Description
Capture the nostalgic essence of a grandmother’s kitchen with these Apple Pie Cookies. This delightful hybrid features a soft, buttery cookie base topped with a concentrated, cinnamon-rich apple filling. It is the perfect accessible alternative to a traditional pie, offering the cozy warmth of spiced fruit in a manageable, bite-sized indulgence. Each cookie is finished with a luxurious caramel drizzle, making them a perfect treat for quiet grounding moments or sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
2–3 McIntosh apples, peeled and finely diced (2 cups)
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons water
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
In a saucepan, combine diced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and water.
Cook over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes until apples are soft and the liquid has thickened into a syrup; set aside to cool.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients to form a dough.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and press a small indentation into the center of each.
Fill each indentation with a teaspoon of the cooled apple mixture.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from oven and drizzle with caramel sauce once slightly cooled.
Notes
Ensure the apple filling is completely cooled before spooning onto the cookies to prevent the dough from spreading too much. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat briefly in the oven or microwave for that fresh-baked warmth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg