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Cozy Mini Apple Pie Cookies

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These Cozy Mini Apple Pie Cookies feature a tender, buttery cookie dough wrapped around a sweet, spiced apple filling, topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar sprinkle. Perfect for quick, nostalgic fall treats that are easy to make and loved by all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium apple (about 6 ounces, 170g), peeled and finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  6. In a small bowl, toss diced apple with lemon juice and cinnamon to keep fresh and flavorful.
  7. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough onto the baking sheet, then press a small indentation in the center.
  8. Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of the apple mixture.
  9. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping over the cookies.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and apples look tender.
  11. After 5 minutes on the baking sheet, transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies. Keep butter at room temperature but not melting. Use fresh diced apples for best texture. Chilling the dough for 15 minutes before shaping helps control spreading. Start checking cookies at 12 minutes to prevent overbaking. Cinnamon sugar topping adds a crunchy contrast and should be added fresh before baking.

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