Description
These Apple Pie Cookies capture the delicious flavors of classic apple pie in a charming, bite-sized cookie form. Made with a buttery and tender pastry dough filled with a spiced apple mixture, these cookies are perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or enjoying as a sweet snack anytime. The combination of Granny Smith apples, warming spices, and a golden baked crust creates a delightful treat that tastes just like apple pie in cookie form.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Filling Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of allspice
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a food processor, pulse the flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Add Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring small pea-sized bits of butter remain for flakiness.
- Form Dough: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the processor and pulse until the dough just comes together into a cohesive ball.
- Chill Dough: Remove the dough from the processor, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up.
- Prepare Filling: While the dough chills, mix the finely diced apples with 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of allspice in a bowl until the apples are evenly coated with the spices and sugar.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking.
- Roll and Cut Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles from the dough.
- Assemble Cookies: Place a spoonful of the spiced apple filling in the center of each dough circle. Carefully fold the edges up around the filling to form a small tart-like cookie, pinching the edges together to seal thoroughly.
- Bake Cookies: Arrange the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use cold butter for the dough to ensure a flaky texture.
- Make sure to chill the dough before rolling to make handling easier and improve texture.
- The filling can be adjusted with additional spices like cloves or ginger for extra flavor.
- Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a glossy finish, you can brush the dough edges with an egg wash before baking.
