Apple Pie Cookies Ingredients: Apple Pie Filling 3 Gala apples, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Salted Caramel 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature 1/4 cup heavy cream, at room temperature 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract Cinnamon Cookies 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs, room temperature Cinnamon Sugar Coating 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon Directions: Apple Pie Filling In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add apple slices, brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Heat until the mixture starts to bubble, then cook and stir for about 5 minutes until the apples soften and the filling thickens. Set aside to cool completely. Salted Caramel In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns an amber color. This takes about 30 seconds; remove from heat immediately. Gradually add half the cubed butter and whisk until melted. Add the remaining butter, stirring carefully as the mixture bubbles up. Slowly add half the heavy cream and whisk, then add the remaining cream. Stir in vanilla and salt. Let cool completely. Cinnamon Cookies In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and eggs until smooth. Add dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough into balls and place on the cookie sheet. Press a circle into the dough balls with a measuring cup or spice jar, then shape into a neat circle. Bake for 11 minutes, remove from the oven and press the circle indentation again, then bake for an additional 1-3 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a rack. Brush cookies with melted butter, then roll edges in cinnamon sugar. Assembly Fill each cookie indentation with apple pie filling, and drizzle salted caramel over the top. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Kcal: 275 | Servings: 18 cookies The warmth of baked cinnamon and apples fills the air with these Apple Pie Cookies. Each cookie is a soft, buttery cinnamon base, topped with a filling of caramelized apples and drizzled with salted caramel. Perfect for fall gatherings, these treats bring a taste of classic apple pie in every bite! These Apple Pie Cookies are a cozy treat, ideal for any fall day. The rich caramel and cinnamon flavors complement the sweet apple filling, creating a nostalgic dessert thats easy to share and enjoy. With a mix of textures and flavors, these cookies are as inviting as they are delicious.
