Description
Delightful cookies infused with the flavors of traditional apple pie, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh apples, diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Apple preserves or homemade apple filling
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, cream together your softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until just combined.
- Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least an hour.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape the cookies: Roll the chilled dough into small balls and make an indentation with your thumb in the center of each cookie.
- Fill the thumbprints: Spoon in your apple preserves or prepared apple filling.
- Bake in the oven: Bake for about 12–15 minutes until the edges are slightly golden.
- Enjoy: Let the cookies cool before savoring their deliciousness.
Notes
These cookies improve with a day’s rest, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Apple Pie, Cookies, Baking, Dessert, Family Treats