Description
This rich, bakery-style pie features layers of sweet cinnamon apples baked inside a thick, golden cookie crust. The ultimate dessert for fall or holidays.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Crust:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
Optional: 1 cup mini chocolate chips or white chocolate chips (for extra decadence)
For the Apple Pie Filling:
6 cups thinly sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch (to thicken)
1 tablespoon butter (to dot on top before baking)
Instructions
Prepare the Apple Filling:
In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour/cornstarch. Set aside.
Make the Cookie Crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan or springform pan.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Assemble the Pie:
Press about ⅔ of the cookie dough into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan to form the crust.
Fill with the apple mixture and spread evenly.
Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
Crumble remaining cookie dough over the top of the apples.
Bake:
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
If needed, cover loosely with foil during the last 15–20 minutes to prevent over-browning.
Cool and Serve:
Let pie cool for at least 1 hour before slicing to allow the filling to set. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
You can make the dough in advance and chill it for easier pressing.
Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the filling for extra crunch.
Great served warm, but holds its shape better when cooled.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
