Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our Soft And Chewy Apple Pie Cookies Recipe. These cookies perfectly blend the warmth of brown butter with sweet, spiced apples, offering a taste reminiscent of traditional apple pie. Ideal for Thanksgiving gatherings or cozy afternoons, they are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Drizzle them with salted caramel for an extra touch of decadence, and watch them become the highlight of any dessert table. Enjoy every soft and chewy bite that brings the essence of autumn straight to your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 2 medium apples
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for filling)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- ½ tsp cornstarch (for filling)
- Salted caramel sauce (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling by peeling and dicing apples, then cooking them with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch until slightly softened. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in the cooled apple mixture until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Drizzle with salted caramel sauce after cooling slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg