PIES AND TACOS
Get ready to fill your kitchen with the warm, cozy aromas of fall with these Apple Pie Cookies, a perfect blend of two classic treats.
Let’s make the homemade apple pie filling! In a medium saucepan, combine finely chopped apples, water, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
The Spiced Cookie Dough is super simple to make. In the bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until fluffy. Incorporate the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Add the flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon together. Scoop the dough into balls, roll in the mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon, and place on a lined baking sheet.
Create an indentation with your thumb or a spoon on top of each cookie ball so you will have a place to add the apple pie filling. Then chill in the fridge or freezer for 15 minutes. Then, bake!
To make the glaze, beat together cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon. Add the milk and mix until smooth. Instead of milk you can also add apple cider or apple juice if desired.
The cookies will go perfect without the glaze, on their own. However, the glaze will add a tangy and creamy touch that really takes the cookies to the next level. Place the glaze in a piping bag and drizzle over cooled cookies.
These cookies capture the nostalgic flavors of a homemade apple pie in a delightful handheld form.