The Art of Apple Pie Cookie Perfection

Pastry Dough Mastery:

Learning to create perfectly flaky pastry dough with proper butter incorporation for tender, crisp cookie shells that won't become soggy.

Apple Filling Balance:

Mastering the art of seasoning and thickening fruit fillings to achieve the perfect consistency and flavor concentration.

Assembly Precision:

Developing the technique for proper filling distribution and edge sealing to create leak-proof, professional-looking cookies.

Baking Temperature Control:

Understanding oven timing and temperature for achieving golden-brown pastry while ensuring the filling is properly cooked through.

Finishing Excellence:

Perfecting the final touches of egg wash application and sugar sprinkling for bakery-quality appearance and texture.

Mastering the Perfect Apple Pie Cookie Craft

Keep the dough cold throughout the process to ensure flaky, tender cookies that hold their shape during baking.

Dice apples small and uniform to ensure even cooking and prevent cookies from bursting open.

Press fork tines firmly around edges and ensure no filling touches the seal area for leak-proof cookies.

Store completely cooled cookies in airtight containers for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Homemade Spiced Apple Pie Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar and Flaky Buttery Crust

Name: Homemade Spiced Apple Pie Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar and Flaky Buttery Crust
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Cookie Dough:; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed; 1/4 cup ice water; 1 large egg yolk; For the Apple Filling:; 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced small; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; For the Assembly:; 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash; 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling; For Special Equipment:; Large baking sheets; Parchment paper; Rolling pin

The ultimate Apple Pie Cookies featuring tender spiced apples, buttery pastry dough, and warm cinnamon sugar. This dessert combines the comforting warmth of apple pie with the convenience of handheld cookies, creating an unforgettable sweet treat that elevates the classic apple pie to extraordinary heights perfect for fall gatherings, holiday celebrations, or any time you crave the perfect balance of spiced fruit and buttery pastry.

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cook Time

18 Minutes

Total Time

48 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1/4 cup ice water

1 large egg yolk

For the Apple Filling:

3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced small

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Assembly:

1 large egg, beaten for egg wash

2 tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling

For Special Equipment:

Large baking sheets

Parchment paper

Rolling pin

Instructions

Make the dough by combining flour and salt in a large bowl, then cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.

Create a well in the center and add ice water and egg yolk, mixing gently until dough just comes together without overworking.

Divide dough in half, wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.

Prepare the apple filling by combining diced apples, both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a medium bowl, stirring until evenly coated.

Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.

Roll out one portion of chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 3-inch circles.

Place 1 tablespoon of apple filling in the center of half the circles, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges.

Top with remaining dough circles, seal edges with a fork, and cut small vents in the top of each cookie.

Brush tops with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar for golden, sparkling finish.

Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown and filling is bubbling, then cool on wire racks for 10 minutes before serving.

Homemade Spiced Apple Pie Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar and Flaky Buttery Crust

JUE

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The Art of Apple Pie Cookie Perfection

Homemade Spiced Apple Pie Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar and Flaky Buttery Crust

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