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This recipe for Apple Pie Cookies is perfect for any fall get together because they are super quick and easy to bake. Apple Pie Cookies are cute little poppable mini apple pies.
This recipe for apple pie cookies, like most of the recipes you will find here is super simple. Since we’re starting from a boxed cake mix there is no need to drag out all the baking ingredients. Almost everything we need is in the box! Get all the taste of traditional apple pie in a cookie.
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What We Love About This Recipe
Apples are synonymous with Fall. The variety of apples to choose from are incredible, plus they’re a good source of Vitamin C. Check out all the varieties of Apple varieties here.
- 30 Minute Recipe: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of baking.
- Simple Ingredients: All found in pantry and only 4 easy ingredients.
- Family Friendly: Quick, easy and delicious cookies, that taste like mini pies, the whole family will love.
- Adaptable: Can make it with different cake mixes or icings for new ways to make it the best recipe for your family.
Ingredient Notes for this Recipe for Apple Pie Cookies
- Vanilla cake mix: One box of vanilla cake mix
- Applesauce: Use Sugar free or spiced applesauce
- Apple Pie Filling: About one cup of the sweet apple pie filling for the apple mixture
- Icing: One container of your favorite icing
Equipment Needed
- KitchenAid Classic Mixing Bowls
- Cooptop Silicone Spatula Set
- OCTAVO 5 Speed Hand Mixer Electric
- Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheet
- Silicone Baking Mat – Set of 2
- DI ORO Designer Series Flexible 3-Piece Silicone Turner Spatula Set
How to Make this Recipe for Apple Pie Cookies
These are the basic steps for making the recipe for apple cookies. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: PREP
First, preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2: MIX
Then mix ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined. Do not overmix.
STEP 3: FORM
Next, scoop the cookies out with a cookie scoop and roll into a ball. The ball should be about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place on the parchment lined cookie sheet.
STEP 4: BAKE
Then bake cookies for 7 to 9 minutes or until golden brown and cracks form on top of the cookies. Let the warm cookies cool on a wire rack.
STEP 5: FROST
Finally, spread with the icing.
Prep and Storage Tips for Cinnamon Apple Cookies
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
This recipe can be made in minutes so truly there is no need to make in advance however, this recipe is good for several days if stored in an airtight container.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store the cookies in an airtight container or wrap well in plastic wrap.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
For the best results, freeze these cookies without icing. You can freeze the cookie dough on a baking sheet and then transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container. Then bake as normal. Also, you can freeze the cookies after baking and then ice after they have thawed out.
Frequently Asked Questions for these Apple Pies Cookies
This recipe can be made with a gluten-free cake mix or a sugar free cake mix. Also, try a sugar free applesauce.
Of course, try using a butter cake mix or a spice cake mix.
Indeed, the next time you’re having a party try doubling it, or cut the recipe card in half for fewer cookies.
Expert Tips for Making This Apple Pie Cookies Recipe
- Add Nuts: Try adding walnuts to the cookie dough for a little crunch to this great recipe.
- Spice: Roll the balls in a cinnamon sugar mixture for a spicy treat.
- Variation tip: Decorate with small pieces or slices of fresh apples, like a Granny Smith apple, or caramel chips.
- Alternate ingredient: Try good stuff such as caramel drizzle sauce. The easiest way is to warm the Caramel sauce in a small bowl in the microwave and then drizzle on top.
- Alternate cooking method tip: A great recipe to bake the cookies in the air fryer.
- Dietary consideration tip: If needed, you can use low sugar ingredients to make these cookies, like no sugar apple filling.
- Frosting: Try cream cheese frosting or your favorite frosting flavor for this apple recipes, or one made with vanilla extract.
What to Serve with Apple Pie Cookies
- Iced Caramel Macchiato with Whipped Cream
- Orange Milkshake
- Hot Chocolate
- Scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Skim Milk
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Apple Pie Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 cup apple pie filling
- 1 container icing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Mix ingredients together until combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll into 1.5 inch balls.
- Place onto a parchment lined baking tray.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes or until there are cracks on the top of cookies.
- Let cool on baking tray for 10 minutes.
- Spread icing on top of cookies.
Expert Tips
- Add Nuts: Try adding walnuts to the cookie dough for a little crunch to this great recipe.
- Spice: Roll the balls in a cinnamon sugar mixture for a spicy treat.
- Variation tip: Decorate with small pieces or slices of fresh apples, like a Granny Smith apple, or caramel chips.
- Alternate ingredient: Try good stuff such as caramel drizzle sauce. The easiest way is to warm the Caramel sauce in a small bowl in the microwave and then drizzle on top.
- Alternate cooking method tip: A great recipe to bake the cookies in the air fryer.
- Dietary consideration tip: If needed, you can use low sugar ingredients to make these cookies, like no sugar apple filling.
- Frosting: Try cream cheese frosting or your favorite frosting flavor for this apple recipes, or one made with vanilla extract.
My 13 year old wanted to make these. They were easy to make and yummy.