{"id":"637ce351-6955-4c9d-a684-63e8772b3cdb","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/637ce351-6955-4c9d-a684-63e8772b3cdb","source_url":"https://eatsdelightful.com/apple-pie-cookies/","title":"Apple Pie Cookies","description":"These apple pie cookies come packed with all the flavor of classic apple pie but with a buttery, soft, melt in your mouth cookie bottom. They're such a fun twist on a classic and come together much more quickly and easily than a homemade pie!","servings":18,"servings_text":"18","prep_time":"PT40M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT2H","image_url":"https://eatsdelightful.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/apple-pie-cookies-1-1-scaled-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":60,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 1/2 cups peeled & diced Granny Smith apples (about 2 apples) *see notes","item":"peeled & diced Granny Smith apples (about 2 apples) *see notes","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar, light or dark","item":"packed brown sugar, light or dark","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":100,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 teaspoons ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon cool water","item":"cool water","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 1/3 cups (302g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled","item":"all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled","quantity":2.3333333333333335,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":302,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, room temperature","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"room temperature","metric_alternate":{"quantity":225,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar, light or dark","item":"packed brown sugar, light or dark","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":100,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature","item":"large egg + 1 egg yolk","quantity":1,"preparation":"room temperature"},{"text":"1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract","item":"pure vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":50,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large skillet, combine butter, diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.","section":"Apple Filling:"},{"number":2,"text":"Place over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the butter and sugar melt and the mixture starts to simmer. If the mixture starts splattering, reduce your heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Continue cooking for about 5-10 minutes or until the apples have softened but still have a slight bite to them.","section":"Apple Filling:"},{"number":3,"text":"In a separate small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water to dissolve. Pour the cornstarch mixture over the apples. While stirring constantly, cook for another 30-60 seconds or until it boils and the sauce has thickened.","section":"Apple Filling:"},{"number":4,"text":"Transfer the apple mixture to a heat safe bowl and set aside to cool completely to room temperature before using.","section":"Apple Filling:"},{"number":5,"text":"Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.","section":"Cookie Dough:"},{"number":6,"text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.","section":"Cookie Dough:"},{"number":7,"text":"In a large bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a wooden spoon by hand, cream together until light and fluffy.","section":"Cookie Dough:"},{"number":8,"text":"Mix in the whole egg, egg yolk and vanilla. It's ok if the mixture separates and looks a little grainy. Just make sure there aren't any large chunks of butter.","section":"Cookie Dough:"},{"number":9,"text":"Add the dry ingredients and fold together until you no longer see any dry streaks.","section":"Cookie Dough:"},{"number":10,"text":"In a shallow bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon.","section":"Cinnamon Sugar:"},{"number":11,"text":"Using a large cookie scoop, portion out 3 tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough and drop them into the bowl of cinnamon sugar. Toss to coat all sides in the sugar mixture.","section":"Cinnamon Sugar:"},{"number":12,"text":"Place 5-6 cookies on your parchment lined baking sheet, leaving about 3 inches of space between each ball of dough.","section":"Cinnamon Sugar:"},{"number":13,"text":"Use a measuring teaspoon or your thumb to push down the center of each cookie to create an indent. Fill the centers with around 1 teaspoon of your cooled apple filling.","section":"Cinnamon Sugar:"},{"number":14,"text":"Bake the cookies in the center of your preheated 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.","section":"Cinnamon Sugar:"},{"number":15,"text":"Cool the cookies for 5 minutes on the tray then transfer onto a wire rack to cool completely. Continue baking the rest of the cookies in batches - make sure the baking sheet is fully cooled before adding the next round of cookies.","section":"Cinnamon Sugar:"},{"number":16,"text":"Drizzle some caramel sauce on top if desired or serve however you like!","section":"Cinnamon Sugar:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T02:20:26.766511+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T02:20:26.766511+00:00"}