Perfect Homemade Apple Pie Cookies
Perfect Homemade Apple Pie Cookies combine the warm, nostalgic flavors of apple pie into a fun and portable cookie format.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie Cutter
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour Forms the base of the cookie dough.
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the dough and enhances flavors.
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder Helps the cookies rise.
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter Adds richness and flavor.
- 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent.
Apple Filling
- 2 cups Peeled, diced apples Granny Smith or Fuji apples work well.
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar Adds depth and caramel flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Essential for flavoring the apple filling.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Brightens flavors and prevents browning.
- pinch Ground nutmeg Optional for added spice.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your work surface.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Add softened butter to the dry mix and work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Beat the egg in a separate bowl and add it to the flour mixture. Stir until the dough comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the apple filling by mixing diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and nutmeg.
- Roll out the chilled dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut out circles with a cookie cutter.
- Place half of the circles on a baking sheet, spoon apple filling onto each, and top with another circle of dough.
- Seal the edges with a fork and cut slits on top for steam to escape.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar before baking for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.