Apple Pie Cookies
Delightful cookies that bring the warm, gooey goodness of apple pie to your fingertips, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples Use firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
Topping
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
Mixing
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in the diced apples.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, creating a small indentation in the center of each.
- Spoon a small amount of salted caramel sauce into each indentation.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. For longer storage, freeze them layered between parchment paper for up to a month. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.