Description
Caramel Apple Pie Cookies are a delightful fall treat that combines the flavors of caramel and apple pie in a delicious cookie form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts total)
- 10 soft caramels, melted (or ¼ cup caramel sauce)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp sugar (for topping)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, stirring until apples soften (about 5–6 minutes). In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then pour into the apple mixture. Cook until thick and syrupy (2–3 more minutes). Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Assemble the cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out one pie crust and cut into rounds (about 2½–3 inches) using a cookie cutter. Spoon a small amount of caramel and apple filling into the center of each round. Roll out the second pie crust and cut it into thin lattice strips (or use as a solid top if preferred). Cover each cookie with lattice or full top and press edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush and bake: Mix egg and milk to make egg wash. Brush the tops of cookies with egg wash. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over cookies. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
- Serve: Drizzle with extra caramel sauce while still warm. Serve with vanilla ice cream or enjoy as-is!
Notes
- Make sure to let the apple filling cool completely before assembling the cookies.
- For a richer flavor, consider using a mix of sweet and tart apples.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg