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These caramel apple pie cookies are a delicious, easy to make twist on a classic apple pie – perfect for a fall time treat or a holiday dessert! They are like mini apple pies but in a delicious cookie!
We love when the Fall weather rolls in and it is time to bake some of our favorite fall desserts like these apple pie cookies along with our delicious Pumpkin Delight, Pumpkin Cake Roll, and our yummy Cinnamon Roll Cookies.
Caramel Apple Pie Cookie Recipe
What do you think of when you think of a classic dessert? I’m thinking of a dessert that everyone loves, that you can eat with any meal, and that no one (in their right mind) can turn down… I’m talking about homemade apple pie!
I don’t know about you, but when I think of the most classic dessert of all the desserts, I instantly think of apple pie. It’s a comforting, tasty, and timeless dessert that I would argue is one of the most beloved sweets of all time.
I love the process of baking a traditional apple pie. I find baking to be quite comforting, especially when it comes to baking pies.
I don’t mind spending some extra time in the kitchen putting in the TLC, if I know I am going to get the ultimate baked goods after. But, I know not everyone feels this way about baking.
Which is why these caramel apple pie cookies are amazing and why this is such a great recipe!
They take away the time-consuming process of making your classic apple pie, and turn it into a simple process of making cookies instead! But the best part is that they don’t lack that classic comforting taste that a regular apple pie offers (but you don’t even need a rolling pin!)
Also, why are mini-sized things so much better?! I mean, look at the pictures of these cookies! They are so cute. Like mini apple pies!
Almost too cute to eat….. almost. But, I promise once you’ve given them a try, it’ll be really hard to have just one! They didn’t last too long around my house.
Check out the ingredients and instructions below to find out just how to make the cutest cookies you’ve ever made! They are the perfect treat to bring to any fall party, or to have around the house for a tasty snack.
Caramel Apple Pie Cookies Ingredients
Here is what you will need to make your caramel apple pie cookies. Notice, that it’s not that long of a list! In fact, I tend to have the entire last half of the list on hand at home all the time.
I love it when a recipe only calls for me to pick up a few items from the grocery store. It makes my life that much easier!
- 1 Package Refrigerated Pie Crust, slightly thawed (box should have 2 rolls)
- 1 Large Can of Apple Pie Filling
- Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1 Tsp Water
- ½ Cup Sugar
- ¼ Tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ Tsp Nutmeg
How to Make Caramel Apple Pie Cookies:
Start out by preheating the oven to 350 degrees.
Next, place the apple pie filling into a medium bowl and use a fork and knife to cut the apple slices into bite-sized pieces. When you’ve finished you can set this aside.
After, in a small bowl, whisk together your egg and water using a fork or small whisk. Then, set this aside as well.
In another small bowl combine the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir it well, and set this bowl aside as well.
Next, place a silicone baking sheet on your countertop or working surface and roll out 1 sheet of refrigerated pie crust. Make sure that your pie dough is slightly thawed, room temperature is best. If it is too cold the crust will crack and won’t roll.
Using a 2 1/2 inch round cookie cutter, cut out as many round circles as you can get from the sheet, and set the circles aside. Roll the remaining refrigerated pie crust out on the silicone baking sheet and cut as many circles as you can using a 3 inch round cookie cutter. Cut the three-inch circles into ¼ inch strips.
Once you have cut out all of your circles and strips, place the 2.5-inch circles on the silicone baking sheet 2 inches apart. Then, place a spoonful of apple pie filling on to each 2.5 inch round cookie.
Make sure to leave enough space around the edges so that you can seal the cookies shut with egg wash. Using your finger, rub egg wash around the apple pie filling on each cookie.
Next, drizzle about 1 Tbsp of salted caramel over each dollop of apple pie filling.
Now, using the strips of pie crust you cut before, place the ¼ inch strips of remaining cut out crust over each cookie in a lattice pattern.
Press down around the edges with a fork to seal the cookies shut, where you’ve put the rub egg wash around the outer edge of the cookie.
Pro-Tip: If your edges look messy you can easily take a knife and run it around each cookie to clean up the crust.
Using a pastry brush, brush the top of each cookie with the egg wash. Sprinkle your cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of the cookies.
Finally, place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Personally, I think these cookies are best enjoyed if they are served warm, with a bit of vanilla ice cream or a steaming cup of hot coffee! Either way, these little cookies are sure to be a comfort food and tasty snack for any cool autumn day.
Another Option for Making Caramel Apple Pie Cookies:
There is an alternative option for making these tasty treats. Instead of cutting the pie crust into 2.5 in circles right away, you can instead roll out the pie crust into one big circle, and fill this circle with the apple pie topping and caramel.
After, you will place the lattice strips you’ve cut over the top of the entire large circle. Then, you can use the circle cutter to cut this bigger circle into smaller 2.5 in round cookies. Place them on the pan and bake the same as above.
Either option will make for the same delicious result. So, whichever method you prefer is totally up to you!
Love caramel? Don’t miss our Carmelita Bars!
More Apple Dessert Recipes
Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 package Refrigerated Pie Crust (slightly thawed as per the instructions on the package (package should have 2 rolls))
- 1 21 ounce can Apple Pie Filling
- 1/2 cup Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 Egg (beaten)
- 1 Tsp Water
- ½ Cup Sugar
- ¼ Tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ Tsp Nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Place apple pie filling into a medium bowl and use a fork and knife to cut the apple slices into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a small bowl beat your egg and water together using a fork or small whisk. Set aside.
- In another small bowl combine the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well. Set aside.
Place a silicone baking sheet on your countertop and roll out 1 sheet of refrigerated pie crust. Make sure that your pie crust is slightly thawed (see the instructions for thawing on the package). If it is too cold the crust will crack and won’t roll.
Using a 2 1/2 inch round cookie cutter, cut out as many round circles as you can get from the sheet. Set circles aside. Roll the remaining refrigerated pie crust out on the silicone baking sheet and cut as many circles as you can using a 3 inch round cookie cutter. Cut the three-inch circles into ¼ inch strips.
- Place the 2.5 inch circles on the silicone baking sheet 2 inches apart. Place a spoonful of apple pie filling on to each 2.5 inch round cookie. Leave enough space around the edges that so that you can seal the cookies shut with egg wash.
- Using your finger, rub egg wash around the apple pie filling on each cookie.
- Drizzle about 1 Tbsp of salted caramel over each dollop of apple pie filling.
- Place the ¼ inch strips of remaining cut out crust over each cookie in a lattice pattern.
Press down around the edges with a fork to seal the cookies shut. (If your edges look messy you can easily take a knife and run it around each cookie to clean up the crust.)
Using a pastry brush, brush the top of each cookie with egg wash. Sprinkle your cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of the cookies.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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These cookies have become one of my go-to fall desserts. Everyone who has tried them comments on how adorable they are, then they try them and rave about how delicious they are!
You can’t go wrong bringing these to an autumn holiday party or family get together… they will definitely be a hit!
Apple Pie Cookies inspired by Oh, Bite It!
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