Description
Apple Pie Cookies bring the warmth and comfort of classic apple pie into a convenient, bite-sized treat. These delightful cookies feature a buttery, flaky crust filled with spiced apples, offering a taste reminiscent of family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Finished with a sweet glaze, they are perfect for any occasion—whether as a dessert, snack, or delightful gift. Easy to make and customizable, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Cook diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch over medium heat until tender; let cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough and cut into circles. Fill half with apple mixture, top with another circle, and seal edges.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg