Irresistible Apple Pie Cookies – All the Flavor of Apple Pie in One Bite

Imagine all the cozy flavors of a homemade apple pie — sweet cinnamon apples, buttery crust, and gooey caramel — baked into a bite-sized cookie. These Irresistible Apple Pie Cookies are everything you love about fall desserts, wrapped up in a fun, portable treat that’s as adorable as it is delicious.

They’re perfect for bake sales, holiday platters, or when you want the comfort of apple pie without the fuss of rolling out a full pie crust. Each cookie is soft, sweet, and bursting with cinnamon-spiced apple filling — pure autumn joy in every bite!

🍎 Irresistible Apple Pie Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling:

2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening)

For the Cookie Base:

1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts) – or homemade if preferred
¼ cup caramel sauce (optional but amazing)
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
2 tbsp sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon (for sprinkling)

Instructions

Make the Apple Filling
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Cook for 5–6 minutes until soft and syrupy.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook another minute until thickened. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the Dough
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out one pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Spread a thin layer of caramel sauce (if using).
- Spoon small mounds of apple filling (about 1 teaspoon each) evenly across the crust, leaving space between them.
Seal and Cut
- Place the second crust on top.
- Gently press around each apple mound to seal.
- Use a round cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
Add Finishing Touches
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Bake
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving (the filling will be hot!).

🍯 Tips for Perfect Apple Pie Cookies

Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture.
Don’t skip the egg wash — it gives that beautiful golden crust.
Make ahead: You can prepare the filling a day in advance and store it in the fridge.
Add flair: Drizzle with caramel or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert perfection.

🍁 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Tastes just like homemade apple pie — in cookie form!
✔️ Easy to make with store-bought crust
✔️ Perfect for holidays, parties, and gifts
✔️ Cozy fall flavors everyone adores

💬 Final Thoughts

These Irresistible Apple Pie Cookies are everything you love about fall baking — buttery, warm, and filled with cinnamon-kissed apples. They’re the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, and they make your kitchen smell absolutely heavenly.