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Apple Pie Cookies

Freshly baked Apple Pie Cookies topped with crumbled streusel and whipped cream drizzled with caramel, arranged on a cooling rack.
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Apple Pie Cookies combine the warm, spiced flavors of traditional apple pie into a fun, handheld dessert. Featuring a gooey homemade apple filling, soft cookie base, buttery streusel topping, and optional buttercream ‘ice cream’ scoops, these cookies are perfect for fall baking and holiday gatherings.

  • Author: Catherine
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 54 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cored, peeled, diced Granny Smith apples
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for streusel)
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for streusel)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for streusel)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (for buttercream)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1–2 tablespoons whole milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Prepare apple filling: Cook diced apples, brown sugar, butter, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a skillet over medium-low heat until tender. Cool in fridge.
  2. Make cookie dough: Cream butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients separately and combine. Chill dough.
  3. Prepare streusel: Mix flour, sugars, salt, cinnamon. Add melted butter and mix with fork until crumbly.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Assemble cookies: Roll dough into 2-tablespoon balls, indent centers, fill with apple mixture, and top with streusel.
  6. Bake for 13–14 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
  7. Make buttercream: Beat butter, salt, and vanilla, then gradually mix in powdered sugar until thick like playdough.
  8. Make glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Decorate cookies: Drizzle glaze, then add 1-tablespoon scoop of buttercream “ice cream” on top.

Notes

  • Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best texture and flavor.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading during baking.
  • Do not press cookie indent too deep or the filling may fall through.
  • All components can be made ahead and assembled just before baking.
  • Cookies can be frozen after baking—skip decorating until thawed.

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