Description
These Irresistible Apple Pie Cookies capture the cozy, comforting flavors of classic apple pie in a convenient, handheld cookie form. Soft, chewy, and bursting with warm apple pie spice and tender chunks of apple, these cookies are perfect for enjoying at home with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Apple Pie Spice
- Pinch of Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened (margarine or vegan butter can be used)
- 1 large Egg (or 1/4 cup applesauce for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup Chopped Apples (sweet variety)
- 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream (for serving)
- Caramel Sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, apple pie spice, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is well blended.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add granulated and brown sugars, continuing to beat until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter mixture, mixing thoroughly until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing which could make the cookies tough.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the chopped apples to ensure even distribution throughout the dough without breaking down the apple pieces.
- Form and Bake Cookies: Drop rounded mounds of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Serve the warm cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce for a delightful dessert experience.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend.
- Use vegan butter and replace the egg with 1/4 cup applesauce to make these cookies vegan-friendly.
- Brown sugar adds moisture and depth of flavor, but you can use all granulated sugar if preferred.
- Ensure apples are chopped into small, uniform pieces to promote even baking.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before adding ice cream and caramel sauce to prevent melting too quickly.
