Apple Spice Cookies
These Soft Apple Spice Cookies are made with cinnamon-spiced cookie dough, a sweet apple pie filling, and caramel drizzle. Perfectly soft and packed with Fall flavor, these apple cookies are a delicious treat!
Servings: 9
Calories: 338kcal
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 8 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Apple Filling
- 1 apple peeled and finely diced
- 4 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Topping
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling the cookie dough
- ⅓ cup caramel ice cream topping
Instructions
Cookies
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Using an electric hand mixer, beat until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Add the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a cookie dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. About 10-15 minutes before the dough is done chilling, begin preparing the apple filling.
Apple Filling
- Peel and finely dice the apple. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the apple, butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Stir until the butter melts and everything is combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch. Pour into the saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring until the apple filling thickens. Remove from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
Assemble and Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add ¼ cup granulated sugar to a small bowl.
- Divide the cookie dough into 9 even balls and roll each one in the sugar to coat. Place on the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly, and make a large indent in the center of each cookie.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling into the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the cookies are set. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Drizzle the cooled apple cookies with caramel topping. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Best Apples: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji apples work great. Finely dice the apple for the best filling.
- Chilling: Don't skip the 1-hour chill time, as it helps the cookie dough firm up before baking.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the cookie dough a day in advance and keep covered in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Serving Tip: Warm in the microwave for about 15 seconds before enjoying, if desired.
- Optional Topping: For a little extra sweetness, sprinkle a pinch of brown sugar over the caramel drizzle before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
