🍎 Apple Pie Cookies That Taste Just Like Grandma’s Pie!

💬 A Sweet Hug in Cookie Form

There’s something magical about the smell of warm apples and cinnamon dancing in your kitchen. It feels like fall. It feels like home.
These Apple Pie Cookies bring that magic to life without the fuss of baking a full pie. They’re flaky, gooey, golden, and oh-so-easy to make with store-bought shortcuts.

Whether you’re baking with your kids on a chilly Sunday afternoon or prepping treats for Thanksgiving, these cookies deliver the warmth of tradition in a fun, modern way.

Get ready for the compliments you’re about to become everyone’s favorite baker. 🧡

🥧 Why You’ll Love These Apple Pie Cookies

• 🍏 Classic apple pie flavor in a fun, handheld treat
• 🥄 Uses simple, store-bought ingredients
• ✨ Sparkling sugar + caramel = wow factor
• 🧁 Freezer-friendly + great for gifting
• 🍂 Perfect for fall parties, bake sales, and holidays

🔪 Tools You’ll Need

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone mat
• 3-inch round cookie cutter
• Pizza cutter or sharp knife
• Small mixing bowls
• Pastry brush
• Cooling rack

🍏 Ingredients

• 1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling
• 1 (15 oz) pack rolled pie crust (2 crusts)
• ½ tsp apple pie spice
• 4 tbsp caramel sundae syrup
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp white sparkling sugar

👩‍🍳 How to Make Apple Pie Cookies

🔥 Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Unroll both pie crusts and bring to room temperature.

🍏 Mix the Apple Filling

Dice the apples in the canned filling into small chunks.
Stir with ½ tsp apple pie spice until evenly coated.

✂️ Shape the Crust

• Roll one pie crust into a 12″ circle.
• Roll the second crust into a rectangle (13–14″ wide).
• Use a pizza cutter to slice the rectangle into ¼-inch strips, then cut those into 3–3½″ pieces for the lattice tops.

🍪 Cut Out Cookie Bases

Use a 3″ round cutter to cut 12 circles from the first crust.
Re-roll scraps if needed.
Place the circles 1″ apart on the baking sheet.

🍯 Add Caramel & Filling

• Spoon 1 tsp caramel sauce onto each dough circle.
• Top with 1½ tbsp apple filling. No need to spread—it’ll do that in the oven!

🎀 Build the Mini Lattice Tops

Top each cookie with 4 vertical + 3 horizontal strips to create a crisscross pattern.
Trim the edges and press gently to seal.

🥚 Brush & Sprinkle

Whisk together 1 egg + 1 tbsp water.
Brush the tops of each cookie with the egg wash.
Sprinkle generously with sparkling sugar.

⏲️ Bake & Cool

Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown.
Let cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for 20 more minutes.

💡 Pro Tips

• Use a spoon or cookie scoop for even filling
• Don’t overload the cookies—less is more
• Re-roll dough scraps carefully (too much reworking makes them tough)
• Swap caramel for dulce de leche or apple butter for a twist
• Add a dash of sea salt on top for a salted caramel vibe

❄️ Storage & Freezing

• Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days
• Fridge: Keep up to 5 days
• Freezer: Freeze before or after baking, wrapped tightly for up to 2 months
• To Serve: Warm briefly in the oven for that just-baked flavor

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