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Apple Pie Cookies

Apple Pie Cookies

Tuba
These Apple Pie Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining the cozy flavors of spiced apples with the convenience of handheld treats. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re ideal for satisfying your dessert cravings without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

For rolling:

  • ½ cup granulated white sugar + ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Apple Filling:

  • 3-4 large Gala apples, or another variety of sweet apples, peeled and diced
  • 4 Tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt

For the Salted Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup granulated superfine sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Make the Cookie Dough
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, granulated white sugar, and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Use an electric mixer for best results.
  • Add egg and egg yolk (both at room temperature) one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in pure vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, allspice, and sea salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  • Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm it up and make it easier to roll into balls.
  • Shape and Roll the Cookies
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a small bowl, combine ½ cup granulated white sugar and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon for rolling the cookie dough balls.
  • Take the dough out of the refrigerator, scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, and form it into a ball.
  • Roll the dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
  • Place the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake the cookies for 9-10 minutes. The edges should be lightly golden, while the centers will be puffed and slightly underbaked.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 1 minute. Use the back of a tablespoon or press the bottom of a small glass to create an indentation in the centers for the apple filling.
  • Prepare the Apple Filling
  • Dice the apples into bite-sized chunks.
  • Melt unsalted butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Heat until it starts to bubble.
  • Cook and stir for about 5-7 minutes, until the apples soften and the mixture is caramelized.
  • Add lemon juice, stir, and remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Transfer the apple mixture to a medium bowl to cool, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
  • Make the Salted Caramel Sauce
  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat superfine granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar melts and turns into a golden-caramel syrup.
  • Carefully add unsalted butter to the melted sugar and reduce the heat slightly. Stir until the butter is fully incorporated.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. Be careful, as the mixture will bubble up vigorously.
  • Return the pot to the heat for an additional 2 minutes, until the caramel thickens.
  • Remove from the heat, then stir in a pinch of flaky sea salt and pure vanilla extract. Let the caramel sauce cool slightly, about 10-15 minutes before using.
  • Assemble the Cookies
  • Spoon a small amount of the cooled apple filling into the indentation of each cooled cookie.
  • Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the apple-filled cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 553IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple, baking, cookies, dessert, pie
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