APPLE PIE COOKIES

Caramel apple pie cookies are a delicious treat made with a sugar cookie crust and then filled with a fresh apple pie filling. Fabulous apple pie flavors, only in cookie form for every home baker to enjoy!

These apple pie thumbprint cookies leave little to be desired because every bite is packed with flavor, texture, sweetness, and spice. Bring some of these cookies to your next party or BBQ and watch them disappear, they’re just so good! For added flavor (and appearances) you can drizzle some caramel sauce over the top and have yourself a caramel apple pie cookie worthy of celebrating Autumn with.

Apple pie cookies

Apple pie cookies are a flavorful combination of a sugar cookie and then filled with a simple homemade apple pie filling. While we don’t use actual pie crust, the flavors in every apple pie stuffed cookie do not disappoint. Every bite is a wonderful experience and one you will definitely enjoy.

Apple Pie Cookie Ingredients

Butter: You need ½ cup of unsalted butter, softened, to make the dough nice and rich.

Sugars: Using ¾ cup of brown sugar and ¼ cup of granulated sugar will give you a sweet cookie with a great depth of flavor. 

Egg: 1 egg helps bind the cookie dough ingredients well.

Vanilla: Enhance the flavors with 1 tsp of vanilla extract.

Flour: The base of the cookie dough recipe is 2 cups of all-purpose flour.

Cinnamon: Adding 1 tsp of cinnamon will create a well spiced dough.

Salt: Use ½ tsp of salt to balance the flavors in your cookie.

Baking powder: ½ tsp of baking powder will help your cookies puff up while they bake.

For the Filling, you will need:

Apples: You will need 2 apples, peeled and diced, for this cookie filling.

Butter: 1 TBSP of butter adds a rich flavor and nice shine to the topping.

Brown sugar: Use 1 TBSP of brown sugar to sweeten the mixture.

Cinnamon: Add ½ tsp of cinnamon for a warm, spiced taste.

Cornstarch: ½ tsp of cornstarch thickens the filling perfectly.

How long are apple pie cookies good for?

If kept stored in an airtight container in the fridge, these cookies can last about 3-5 days. That said, I recommend eating them fresh and warm from the oven because that’s when they truly taste the best.

For longer storage, place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

What type of apples should I use for apple pie filling?

You can use any good baking apple variety including (but not limited to) Granny Smith, Braeburn, Jonagold, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady. These apples all have a different flavor profile so you can go for a sweeter or more tart cookie depending on which apple you choose.

How small should the apples be diced for the filling?

The apple pieces should be about a quarter inch thick, in strips or cubes. You want them small enough to fit in the center of the cookie and not ooze out.

Looking for more apple cookies? Check out these recipes:

• Applesauce Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, moist, and full of cozy flavor, made with hearty oats, sweet applesauce, and melty chocolate chips. An easy cookie recipe that’s both wholesome and delicious!
• These Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Cookie Cups are bite-sized treats made with soft, cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodle cookies filled with sweet apple pie filling. A fun and festive twist on two classic desserts!
• Apple Cider Snickerdoodle Cream Pies are soft, spiced sandwich cookies filled with a tangy apple cider cream cheese frosting. A cozy fall treat bursting with cinnamon, nutmeg, and creamy sweetness in every bite!
• Make a batch of Apple Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies for the perfect blend of pumpkin spice and fresh apples. A cozy, flavorful cookie that’s made for fall!
• Spiced Apple Pie Cookies are made with buttery pie crust and a rich apple filling flavored with cinnamon and brown sugar. A bite-sized twist on classic apple pie that’s warm, cozy, and irresistible!

You’re going to love these fun and easy apple pie cookies. Filled with a homemade apple pie filling nestled inside a sweet sugar cookie crust, every bite is a summer delight.