Yummy Apple Pie Cookies Recipe (Easy Mini Snack Dessert)
If you love classic apple pie but want a fun handheld dessert, these Apple Pie Cookies are the perfect solution. Made with buttery pie crust, warm cinnamon apples, and a rich brown butter glaze, these mini apple pies are perfect for fall baking, holiday dessert tables, and special occasions.
They're easier to serve than traditional pie and always disappear fast.
Why You'll Love These Apple Pie Cookies
Easy mini apple pie recipe
Perfect for fall baking
Great holiday dessert
Homemade apple pie filling
Delicious brown butter glaze
Perfect for parties and potlucks
Ingredients
Apple Pie Filling
2-3 large apples, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon water
½ tablespoon cornstarch
Cookies
Store-bought pie crust dough
1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Brown Butter Glaze
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon cinnamon
How To Make Apple Pie Cookies
Step 1: Make The Apple Pie Filling
Add butter to a skillet over medium heat.
Add diced apples and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in:
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Lemon juice
Water
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add cornstarch and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until thickened.
Allow filling to cool.
Step 2: Prepare The Cookies
Using a mason jar lid or round cookie cutter, cut circles from pie dough.
Roll out scraps and cut into thin strips for the lattice tops.
Step 3: Assemble
Place a spoonful of apple filling in the center of each pie dough circle.
Arrange pie dough strips on top to create a lattice pattern.
Brush with egg wash.
Step 4: Bake
Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Allow cookies to cool completely.
Step 5: Make The Brown Butter Glaze
Melt butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
Whisk in:
Vanilla extract
Powdered sugar
Milk
Cinnamon
Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies.
What Apples Are Best For Apple Pie Cookies?
The best apples for baking include:
Honeycrisp
Granny Smith
Pink Lady
Fuji
Braeburn
These varieties hold their shape while baking and provide the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Can Apple Pie Cookies Be Made Ahead?
Yes. These cookies can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container until serving.
How To Store Apple Pie Cookies
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Final Thoughts
These Apple Pie Cookies combine everything people love about traditional apple pie in a fun handheld dessert. With flaky pie crust, warm cinnamon apples, and a sweet brown butter glaze, they're guaranteed to become a family favorite.