Step 1: Prep the Oven & Filling

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Chop apple pie filling into small pieces.

Mix filling with cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.

Step 2: Roll & Cut Dough
4. Roll out pie crust slightly thinner on a floured surface.
5. Use a round cookie cutter (2–3 inch) or glass to cut circles.

Step 3: Assemble Cookies
6. Place half of the circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the apple filling onto each.
8. Drizzle with a small amount of caramel.
9. Top with remaining dough circles and seal edges with a fork.

Step 4: Add Egg Wash
10. Beat egg in a small bowl.
11. Brush over tops of cookies and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Step 5: Bake
12. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown.
13. Cool slightly on a wire rack.

Step 6: Finish
14. Drizzle with additional caramel, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.