Decadent Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
Delicious cookies that combine the flavors of classic apple pie with a soft cookie texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 batch snickerdoodle cookie dough
Apple Filling
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced Choose crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted For drizzling on top.
Optional Topping
- caramel sauce for drizzling Optional, but enhances flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix the diced apples with cinnamon and sugar. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
Assembly
- Take small portions of the snickerdoodle cookie dough and press them into the bottom and sides of each muffin cup, creating a little cup shape.
- Fill each dough cup with the apple mixture, packing it lightly, and drizzle melted butter over the top.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Drizzle with caramel sauce, if desired.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a week. Freeze wrapped cookies for longer storage.