These quick and easy apple pie cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion. With a buttery, flaky crust and sweet apple filling, these cookies will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. They are perfect for a snack, dessert, or even a special treat for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 package of refrigerated pie crusts
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp water
- Turbinado sugar, for topping (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until well combined.
- Unroll the pie crusts on a flat surface and use a cookie cutter to cut out circles.
- Place a spoonful of the apple mixture onto half of the circles, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Place another circle on top of the apple filling and use a fork to crimp the edges together to seal the cookies.
- In a small bowl, mix together the beaten egg and water to create an egg wash.
- Brush the tops of the cookies with the egg wash and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top, if desired.
- Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
These apple pie cookies are a fun twist on traditional apple pie and are perfect for portion control.
You can customize these cookies by adding raisins, nuts, or caramel sauce to the apple filling.
These cookies are best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.