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Apple Pie Cookies Recipe
Delight in these warm, cinnamon-spiced apple pie cookies that combine the flavors of classic apple pie in a portable, cookie form.
Ingredients
spices
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
filling
- 2 pieces granny smith apples, peeled and finely diced ((4 cups))
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
seasoning
- to taste none kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
crust
- 1 premade pie crust from a 14-ounce package (e.g., Pillsbury)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
Instructions
- Mix spices and toss diced apples with lemon zest and juice.
- Cook apples with butter, brown sugar, and cornstarch until thickened.
- Roll out pie crust and cut into cookies; fill with apple mixture.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh apples and adjust sugar to taste.