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Apple Pie Cookies Easy Dessert Recipe for Family Comfort Food

Apple Pie Cookies

These Apple Pie Cookies combine all the cozy flavors of classic apple pie in adorable, handheld form. Sweet cinnamon-spiced apples and gooey caramel are wrapped in buttery pastry for the perfect fall treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall Baking
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Apples peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter chilled and cubed
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Caramel sauce
  • 1 Egg beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp Nutmeg
  • 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Ice water more as needed
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice optional, to prevent apples from browning
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch optional, to thicken filling

Method
 

  1. 1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2. Prepare Apple Filling: In a bowl, mix sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a teaspoon of cornstarch (if desired). Let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
  3. 3. Make the Dough: In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough comes together. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  4. 4. Assemble Cookies: Roll out half the dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out circles. Place a small spoonful of apple filling and caramel sauce in the center of each circle. Fold over to form a half-moon and press edges with a fork to seal.
  5. 5. Bake: Arrange cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. 6. Cool & Serve: Let cookies cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with extra caramel if desired.

Notes

Make Ahead: You can prepare the dough and apple filling up to 1 day in advance and refrigerate separately.
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel.