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Easy Apple Pie Cookies: Your New Favorite Handheld Fall Treat

A plate of freshly baked apple pie cookies, dusted heavily with powdered sugar and filled with chunky apple jam.
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Capture the warm, comforting flavor of classic apple pie in a simple, buttery cookie. This recipe delivers soft, spiced cookies filled with gooey apple filling, perfect for quick holiday baking or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups canned apple pie filling (drained slightly)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined into a soft dough.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix the drained apple pie filling with the cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir gently to coat the apples evenly.
  4. Shape the cookies: Roll the cookie dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Press your thumb firmly into the center of each ball to create a deep well or indentation (like a thumbprint cookie).
  5. Fill the cookies: Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the spiced apple filling into the indentation of each cookie dough ball.
  6. Bake the cookies: Place the cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool and finish: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the all-purpose flour with almond flour.
  • If you prefer a thicker crust texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping.
  • You can make a quick glaze by mixing 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk and drizzling it over the cooled cookies.

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