Description
Apple Pie Cookies are a delicious treat inspired by the classic apple pie dessert These cookies combine warm spices with the sweet and tangy flavor of apples creating a comforting and flavorful bite perfect for any occasion The texture is soft and chewy with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg that enhances the apple taste making each cookie reminiscent of homemade apple pie without the need for a crust
Ingredients
¼ cup water
½ Tablespoon cornstarch
1 large honeycrisp apple peeled and cut into small chunks
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons vegan butter
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ cup vegan butter
½ cup and 2 Tablespoons sugar (½ cup for dough, 2 Tablespoons for rolling before baking)
¼ cup brown sugar
1 flax egg (1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 Tablespoons water)
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
1 ½ cups and 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Make the apple pie filling
Mix the cold water and cornstarch together until a cloudy paste forms and set aside. Peel and finely chop the apple into small cubes. Place the apple in a saucepan with the brown sugar, vegan butter, lemon juice, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir and cook over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture starts to bubble. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir. The filling will be thin and cloudy at first. Continue cooking for 5-10 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy. Set aside to cool while you prepare the cookie dough.
Make the spiced cookie dough
In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature vegan butter, ½ cup white sugar, and brown sugar. Use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugars together until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the flax egg and vanilla bean paste and mix for 30 seconds. Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt, adding the flour first then the other ingredients on top. Mix until a thick cookie dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
Assembling and baking the cookies
Preheat the oven to 350°F about 10 minutes before removing the dough from the fridge. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Remove the dough from the fridge and scoop out 10 evenly sized portions. Roll each portion between your palms into a ball. Roll each ball in the reserved 2 tablespoons of sugar so they are coated. Place the dough balls on the baking sheet and press each slightly with your palm. Use your thumb to make an indent in the center of each cookie, then gently spread the dough with your fingers to enlarge the indent. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cooled apple pie filling into each indent. Make sure cookies are spaced at least 2 inches apart as they will spread while baking. Bake for 14-16 minutes until the edges are crisp and centers are set but still gooey. Remove cookies from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your apple pie cookies!
Notes
Bake cookies until edges are golden brown not overbake to keep them soft
Chill dough before baking for better shape
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking
Allow cooling on tray for 5 minutes before transferring to rack
- Prep Time: 65
- Cook Time: 16
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 420