Description
The perfect cozy fall cookie! These Apple Pie Cookies are buttery, tender, and filled with warm spiced apples — just like grandma’s pie in bite-sized form.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Pie Filling:
2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced small
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Optional Caramel Drizzle:
1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Prepare the Apple Filling:
Mix diced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Make the Cookie Dough:
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
Assemble the Cookies:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment. Scoop dough, flatten into disks, and make an indentation. Fill with a spoonful of apple mixture.
Bake:
Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and apples are soft. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack.
Optional Drizzle:
Once cooled, drizzle caramel sauce over cookies.
Serve:
Enjoy warm or at room temperature with tea or milk.
Notes
You can use frozen apples—just thaw and drain them first.
Cookie dough and filling can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
Substitute caramel with honey, maple syrup, or powdered sugar.
Add-ins like chopped nuts, raisins, or cranberries can add extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
