Mini Apple Pie Cookies Bite-Sized Delight

Mini Apple Pie Cookies: Bite-Sized Delight

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These Mini Apple Pie Cookies are a perfect blend of flaky pastry and sweet, spiced apple filling. They’re ideal for a quick dessert or a delightful snack, capturing the comforting essence of classic apple pie in a fun, bite-sized form. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike!

Ingredients:

For the Cookie Dough:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Apple Filling:

  • 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For Assembly:

  • 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
  • Coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
    • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Make the Apple Filling:
    • In a medium bowl, mix the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until the apples are well coated and set aside.
  3. Assemble the Cookies:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter (about 3 inches in diameter) to cut out circles.
    • Place half of the circles on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon a small amount of the apple filling onto the center of each circle. Top with another dough circle and gently press the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
  4. Bake the Cookies:
    • Brush the tops of the cookies with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a lovely finish.
    • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
  5. Serve:
    • Enjoy these Mini Apple Pie Cookies warm or at room temperature. They’re perfect for a cozy dessert or an afternoon snack!

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