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Apple Pie Cookies Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 250
Delight in these warm, cinnamon-spiced apple pie cookies that combine the best of both desserts in a handheld treat.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 3 pounds apples (Honey Crisp, Golden Delicious, Cortland, or Mitsu)
  • 2/3 cup sugar (plus more for sprinkling)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

Dough

  • 2 ½ cups flour (plus more for rolling)
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (chilled)
  • 4 tablespoons ice water

Spices

  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ginger

Cream Filling

  • 1 egg egg
  • 1 tablespoon cream
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Additional

  • 1 pinch nutmeg

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare the apple filling by tossing sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Make the dough by combining flour, sugar, salt, and chilled butter until crumbly. Add ice water and mix until dough forms. Chill for 15 minutes.
  • Roll out dough and cut into circles. Fill with apple mixture, fold, and seal edges.
  • Bake cookies for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
  • Prepare the cream filling by mixing brown sugar, butter, cream, vanilla, and egg. Drizzle over cooled cookies or serve on the side.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough thoroughly and use cold butter for flaky crusts.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple