Description
Apple Pie Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining the warm flavors of apple pie with the convenience of a handheld treat. These cookies feature a soft, spiced base filled with a sweet and tender apple mixture, all topped with a luscious drizzle of caramel sauce. Perfect for gatherings or as a cozy snack at home, Apple Pie Cookies bring comfort and joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined to form a soft dough.
- For the filling, cook diced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, butter, and lemon juice over medium heat until tender and thickened; cool slightly.
- Roll cookie dough into 1 1/2-inch balls; place on prepared sheets. Create an indentation in each ball and fill with cooled apple mixture.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Drizzle cooled cookies with caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 29g)
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 47mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 17mg