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Apple Pie Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cbutter
softened
- 1 ½ csugar
- ¼ tspbaking powder
- 2eggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- ¾ tspsalt
- 3 ½ cflour
- 1 mediumapple
peeled and finely chopped, 1 cup
- ⅓ capple butter
- 2 tspcinnamon
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed for 30 seconds. Beat in 1 cup sugar and baking powder until combined, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Beat in 1 egg, the vanilla, and salt. Beat in as much of the 3 1/2 cups flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Divide dough in half.
- 3
Turn one dough half out onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out 3-inch circles with a round or apple-shaped cutter. Repeat with remaining dough half, rerolling scraps as needed.
- 4
Stir together chopped apple and apple butter in a small bowl. In another small bowl, whisk together remaining egg and 1 tablespoon water.
- 5
Brush half of the cookies lightly with half of egg wash. Spoon a generous 1 teaspoon apple filling onto the center of each egg-washed cookie. Top with remaining cookies, pressing edges to seal. Lightly brush cookie tops with remaining egg wash. Use a sharp knife to cut small slits in cookie tops to vent. Using a spatula, carefully transfer 6 filled cookies onto each prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven, in batches as needed, until golden brown, 20 to 24 minutes. Cool on pans about 5 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, stir together remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon in a shallow dish. Carefully dredge warm cookies in the sugar mixture until coated. Gently tap off excess. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool, about 10 minutes. (To store, chill cookies in an airtight container up to 1 week.)
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About this Recipe
Imagine sinking your teeth into the warm, comforting flavor of apple pie, all wrapped up in a delightfully chewy cookie. These Apple Pie Cookies deliver the best of both beloved desserts in every bite, offering a delightful twist on a classic comfort food.
This recipe masterfully blends the rich, spiced essence of apple pie filling with the familiar joy of a soft, tender cookie. The genius lies in incorporating finely chopped fresh apple and apple butter directly into the cookie dough, creating a depth of apple flavor that truly shines through. The final toss in cinnamon-sugar provides a perfect crunchy finish that elevates these treats.
You're in for a truly unique treat. Each cookie boasts a soft, buttery crumb punctuated by tender pieces of apple and infused with warm vanilla and sweet cinnamon. Once baked and given their signature cinnamon-sugar coating, they offer a delightful textural contrast—a soft interior with a sparkling, crunchy exterior. They're sweet, warmly spiced, and undeniably comforting, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion.
For a different twist, experiment with various apple types for the finely chopped apple to subtly alter the sweetness or tartness. You could also adjust the amount of cinnamon in the final sugar coating to your preference, making it bolder or milder based on your taste for spice.
These Apple Pie Cookies are a delightful finish to any meal, a comforting treat with a cup of coffee or tea, or a welcome addition to a dessert platter.