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APPLE CRUMBLE COOKIES RECIPE

Apple Crumble Cookies are filled with cinnamon-spiced apples, topped with a buttery oat crumble, and drizzled with caramel.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Crumble Cookies
Servings: 15 cookies
Calories: 266kcal
Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

Cookie Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling Ingredients:

  • 2 ¼ cups diced Granny Smith apples
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar

Topping Ingredients:

  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • Caramel for drizzling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make the apple filling: Combine diced apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Stir until evenly coated; set aside so the flavors meld.
  • Prepare the cookie dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, salt, butter, and vanilla until a soft dough forms. Use your hands to work in the butter for a uniform texture.
  • Roll and cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about ⅓-inch thickness. Cut into rounds using a 2 ½-inch cookie cutter.
  • Shape the centers: Transfer cookies to the baking sheet and press shallow cavities into the center with your thumb or the back of a spoon.
  • Add filling: Spoon the apple mixture evenly into each cavity.
  • Make the crumble topping: In another bowl, combine oats, flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter until crumbly.
  • Assemble and bake: Sprinkle crumble over the apples, then bake for about 16 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden and the topping is crisp.
  • Cool and finish: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle with caramel while still slightly warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg