Description
These Apple Pie Cookies combine the cozy flavors of classic apple pie with the convenience of handheld treats. With a buttery pie crust, spiced apple filling, and a cinnamon-sugar topping, these cookies are perfect for holidays, gatherings, or simply satisfying your apple pie cravings without baking a full pie.
Ingredients
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Essential Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 apples (cored, peeled, and diced – Granny Smith or Fuji recommended)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 store-bought refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional Add-Ons:
- Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Raisins or dried cranberries
- Drizzle of caramel sauce (after baking)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Filling: In a pan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add apples, lemon juice, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Stir well and cook until boiling (6–7 minutes). Cover and simmer for 7 more minutes until apples soften.
- Thicken: Add cornstarch to apple mixture. Stir and cook 2 more minutes until thickened. Let cool slightly.
- Cut the Crusts: Roll out 2 pie crusts and cut 24 circles using a cookie cutter. Set aside.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Space pie crust circles about 1 inch apart.
- Fill Cookies: Spoon 1 tbsp of apple filling onto each circle, leaving a border. Brush edges with beaten egg.
- Create Lattice: Cut remaining crusts into thin strips. Weave into lattice tops and press edges to seal.
- Egg Wash & Topping: Brush tops with beaten egg. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon, then sprinkle over cookies.
- Bake: Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Cool cookies on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can refrigerate or freeze leftover cookies; warm them slightly before serving.
- Try using mini pie molds for a more uniform shape.
- Drizzle with caramel or powdered sugar glaze for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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