Apple Pie Cookies Recipe: Bite-Sized and Spiced
Classic Apple Pie Cookies with spiced, flaky flavor.
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
- ¼ cup ice-cold water
- Apple Filling:
- 2 cups peeled finely diced apples
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- Assembly and Finishing:
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- Optional: Powdered sugar caramel sauce
- Suggested Pairings: Hot tea vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Pulse flour, sugar, salt, butter; add water to form dough; chill 30 min.
- Cook apples, sugar, spices, lemon juice, cornstarch, water 5–7 min; taste and adjust; cool.
- Roll dough to 1/8-inch; cut 48 rounds.
- Spoon filling on 24 rounds; top with remaining rounds, seal, crimp; add slits, egg wash, sugar.
- Bake at 375°F 18–22 min.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with powdered sugar, caramel, tea, and ice cream.
Notes
- Use tart apples for balance.
- Store at room temp for 3 days, fridge for 5 days, or freeze for 2 months.
- Try gluten-free or caramel variation.
- Pair with cider.