Apple Pie Cookies
These delightful apple pie cookies combine the best of two worlds: the comforting flavors of apple pie and the convenience of a cookie.With a buttery, flaky crust and a spiced apple filling, they're perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and finely diced
- ¼ cup brown sugar for filling
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of allspice
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and salt until combined.
- Add cold butter cubes and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg and vanilla, pulse until dough comes together.
- Wrap dough in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, mix diced apples with 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice for the filling.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 3-inch circles.
- Place a spoonful of apple filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold edges up to create a little tart, pinching to seal.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.