Description
Delightfully crispy and chewy Apple Pie Cookies are a delicious twist on traditional apple pie, packed with warm spices and sweet apples each baked in a flaky pie crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 apples cored peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar + ¼ cup for topping
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon + 2 teaspoons for topping
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 store-bought refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 large egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cubed apples, lemon juice, ⅓ cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Cook until the apples are tender and coated in the mixture.
- Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface and cut them into small circles or squares.
- Place a spoonful of the apple mixture onto the center of each dough piece. Fold the dough over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the remaining sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. They may also be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Apple Pie Cookies, dessert, cookies, apple dessert, baking, American cuisine