- Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened and the mixture has thickened. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- In a separate large bowl or mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Divide the cookie dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll Out the Dough:
- Take one chilled dough disk and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles from the rolled dough.
- Add the Apple Filling:
- Place a small spoonful of the cooled apple filling in the center of each dough circle.
- Top and Seal:
- Roll out the second dough disk and cut out circles.
- Place a second dough circle on top of each apple-filled circle, pressing the edges to seal. You can use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Brush with Egg Wash:
- Whisk the egg and brush it over the tops of the assembled cookies.
- Sprinkle with Sugar:
- Sprinkle granulated sugar over the egg-washed tops of the cookies.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the apple pie cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These apple pie cookies are a delightful treat that captures the essence of apple pie in a bite-sized form. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee!
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