Apple Pie Cookies

If apple pie and cookies had a love child, it would be these apple pie cookies. Imagine biting into a buttery, spiced cookie that somehow magically encapsulates all the comfort of a traditional apple pie. It’s as if someone decided to make

Thanksgiving dinner portable, without all the messy pie crust drama. Perfect for when you want the pie experience but without the need for a fork and plate. These cookies are here to save you from choosing between pie and cookies, proving once again that having your dessert and eating it too is totally possible.

Apple Pie Cookies

jenny

Apple Pie Cookies combine tender cookie dough with spiced apple filling, offering a delightful twist on the classic pie.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings 24 cookies

Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup finely chopped apples peeled
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for apple filling
• 1 tablespoon milk for brushing

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In another bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
• Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
• Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
• In a separate bowl, combine chopped apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour.
• Place a small spoonful of apple mixture onto half of the cookie shapes.
• Top with remaining cookie shapes and seal edges.
• Brush tops with milk and sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar if desired.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
• Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
• Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 180
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g

Any Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe

• Add a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top before baking for extra sweetness and crunch.
• For a gooey filling, use slightly underripe apples to avoid excess moisture.

Summary of the Recipe
Apple Pie Cookies combine tender cookie dough with spiced apple filling, offering a delightful twist on the classic pie.

Servings of the Recipe
Makes about 24 cookies.

Estimated Cost of the Recipe
$10-$15, depending on apple and spice quality.

Prep Time of the Recipe
20 minutes.

Cook Time of the Recipe
12-15 minutes.

Total Time Taken to Prepare the Recipe
35 minutes.

Which Course Does This Recipe Come Under?
Dessert.

Which Cuisine Does This Recipe Come Under?
American.

What Are All the Equipment That Are Required in This Recipe?

• Mixing bowls
• Rolling pin
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Cookie cutters
• Cooling rack

What Are All the Ingredients and Their Quantity That Are Required in This Recipe?

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup finely chopped apples (peeled)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for apple filling)
• 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)

Instructions in Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
7. In a separate bowl, combine chopped apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour.
8. Place a small spoonful of apple mixture onto half of the cookie shapes.
9. Top with remaining cookie shapes and seal edges.
10. Brush tops with milk and sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar if desired.
11. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
12. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 180
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g

Any Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe

• Add a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top before baking for extra sweetness and crunch.
• For a gooey filling, use slightly underripe apples to avoid excess moisture.