In a bite-sized treat, these Mini Apple Pie Cookies capture the cozy flavors of fall. The flaky crust encases a spiced apple filling, making them a delightful autumn dessert.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine the flour and salt
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your hands to work it until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
Gradually add cold water and mix until the dough comes together
Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes
Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
In a separate bowl, mix the diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until well combined
Set aside
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness
Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles
Place a spoonful of the apple mixture onto the center of each dough circle
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract
Brush this mixture over the apple filling on each dough circle
Fold the dough circles in half, enclosing the apple filling, and press the edges to seal
You can use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch
Place the mini apple pies on the prepared baking sheet
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving
Enjoy these delightful Mini Apple Pie Cookies as a perfect fall treat!