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SPICED APPLE PIE COOKIES

Jessica — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:44:35 +0000

Spiced Apple Pie Cookies made with a rich, homemade filling that includes apples, butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar, all wrapped in a flaky pie crust!

You’re going to love these cute little apple cinnamon cookies, they taste just like apple pie and would be a great anytime! These Apple Pie Cookies combine the best of two beloved desserts into one delicious treat.

Highlights of this Apple Pie Cookie Recipe

Easy steps & ingredients. The use of refrigerated pie dough simplifies preparation, making it great for bakers at any level. No need to make dough from scratch; just roll it out and fill.
Incredible flavor. Each cookie is filled with a rich mixture of apple and spices. The diced apples provide a soft texture, while brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg enhance the flavors.
Great for parties! They are perfect for holiday parties or casual gatherings, either as a dessert or a snack. These cookies are easy to serve and even easier to enjoy.

Apple Pie Cookie Ingredients

Pie dough: You will need a 14-oz package of refrigerated pie dough, 2 crusts.

Butter: Use butter to cook the apples in to create the rich pie filling.

Apples: Add in 3 medium apples, peeled and finely diced into ¼” pieces.

Brown sugar: A cup of brown sugar gives the apples a wonderful depth of flavor.

Lemon juice: Mixing in lemon juice helps keep the apples from browning.

Cornstarch: Thicken the filling by adding cornstarch to the mixture.

Cinnamon: You need 2 tsp of cinnamon, divided, to cook the apples in and sprinkle on top of the cookies.

Nutmeg: For a warm, nutty spice add nutmeg.

Egg: Create the egg wash to brush on the pies before baking.

Water: Add 1 TBSP of water in for the egg wash.

Sugar: Mix sugar and cinnamon for a warm, spiced pie topping.

Key Tips For Making Spiced Apple Pie Cookies

Full directions are in the recipe card below, here are just a few key steps for this cookie recipe.

Flavorful pie filling: Starting with fresh apples, cored, & peeled will ensure a nice juicy filling. Dicing the apples into small chunks helps prevent the filling from oozing out of the pie while baking. And don’t forget the spices, those make all the difference in the cookie filling flavor!
Classic weaved pie crust: Layering the strips of dough over and under to create the basket weave appearance is easy! Check out the picture below to help.
Don’t forget the egg wash and topping: Adding the egg wash before baking these cookies finishes the look! The sprinkling of cinnamon sugar is a perfect, sweet finish to these tasty treats.

How long are these apple pie cookies good for?

These apple cookies will stay fresh for up to 3-4 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. To extend their shelf life, store them in the fridge and they will last a couple more days.

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.

Spiced Apple Pie Cookie Recipe

Spiced Apple Pie Cookies made with a rich, homemade apple filling that includes butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar, all wrapped in a flaky pie crust!

Course Cookies, Cookies, Dessert, mini pie

Cuisine American

Keyword Spiced Apple Pie Cookies

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings cookies

Calories 153kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

14 oz refrigerated pie dough 2 crusts
4 TBSP butter
3 medium apples peeled and finely diced into ¼” pieces
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
2 TBSP cornstarch
2 tsp cinnamon divided
⅛ tsp nutmeg
1 large egg
1 TBSP water
3 TBSP granulated sugar

Instructions

Prep: Core, peel, and dice the apples into small chunks. Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Apples: Melt the butter in a medium sized skillet on the stove and add in the diced apples. Cook the apples until soft, for about 8 minutes. Add in the brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the nutmeg. Stir until the mixture thickens, then remove from the heat and let it cool.
Assemble: Roll out one pie crust and use a 2 ½ inch round cookie cutter to cut out as many circles as you can. Reroll the pie crust and cut more if you’re able to. Then place 2-3 tsp of the apple pie filling into each of the circles.
Roll out the other pie crust and cut it into ¼ inch thick strips.
You can do one of two methods for topping the apple pie cookies with a lattice pie crust. You can either weave the lattice into a rectangle and then cut out rounds with the same 2 ½" cookie cutter.
Or you can lay the strips of pie crust on top of the cookies in any sort of weave you'd like! Then gently press down on the edges of the strips to help them stick to the bottom pie crust piece. Once all the strips have been weaved in, or placed on, it should look like a flat, unbaked mini apple pies.
Place the unbaked pies on your baking sheet and then make an egg wash. Whisk the egg and water together, then brush over the top of each mini apple pie cookie. After that combine the granulated sugar and the rest of the cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle over the cookies.
Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until they start to turn golden, remove them from the oven and let them cool. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Store apple pie cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, or in the fridge, and they will last up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

How small should the diced apples be?

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 dough and not ooze out.

What kind of apples are best for baking apple pie cookies?

For apple pie cookies, varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji work well. Granny Smith apples provide a nice tartness that balances the sweetness, while Honeycrisp and Fuji offer a juicy and sweet flavor. Using a mix can enhance the overall taste and texture of the filling.

Can I use something other than egg to brush on top?

Yes, you could also use milk, dairy or non-dairy, to brush on top of the lattices.

How do you ensure the apple pie cookies don’t become soggy?

To prevent sogginess, it’s important to cook the apple filling before placing it in the dough. The use of cornstarch also helps absorb excess moisture, keeping the filling thick and preventing it from leaking out.

Can I use my own favorite pie dough recipe for this recipe?

If the pie dough recipe you have is similar to the refrigerated store bought dough, then you should be able to use it for this recipe. However, please note that this recipe has only been tested with refrigerated store bought pie crusts and the results may vary depending on your pie crust recipe.

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Spiced Apple Pie Cookies made homemade apple filling & wrapped in a flaky pie crust! These mini apple pies are great for anytime of the year.

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APPLE PIE COOKIES

Jessica — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 04:46:22 +0000

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.

Apple Pie Cookies Recipe

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!

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Apple Pie Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 18

Total Time 33

Servings cookies

Calories 495kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter softened
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder

Filling

2 apples diced
1 TBSP butter
1 TBSP brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cornstarch

Instructions

In a small skillet add your diced apples, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the apples are tender. Stir in your cornstarch and cook another minute until thickened, set aside.
In a large bowl cream the butter and both sugars until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined, the dough will be very crumbly.
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, form each portion into a ball. Press an indention in the middle of each ball to create a bowl shape for the filling to go in. Dust with cinnamon sugar, if desired. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Fill each cookie indentation with a little of the apple pie filling. Bake the cookies for 18 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and then transfer to a rack. Drizzle with caramel, then serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe yields 6 large cookies. You can divide the dough into 12 portions for smaller cookies, if desired. Just reduce the baking time to 11-12 minutes instead.

Nutrition

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.

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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.

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