Gooey and Delicious Caramel Apple Pie Cookies Recipe
Welcome the fall season with these Caramel Apple Pie cookies. This recipe is quick and easy to make. Using pre-made sugar cookie dough and canned pie filling, it’s easy to whip up for last-minute autumn parties. This post contains affiliate links.
Like our apple pie cookies, but with the addition of creamy caramel sauce for added deliciousness. This recipe is beginner-friendly, uses simple ingredients, and doesn’t require a ton of space to make. Save it for your fall dessert needs!
Mini Caramel Apple Pies in Cookie Form
So, apple pie is great, but have you tried drizzling on some creamy dreamy caramel sauce? Your sweet tooth will thank you. These little pies are excellent for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and all fall events. They can even work as Christmas cookies.
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Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two regular-size (12 cup) muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
Roll each piece of sugar cookie dough into a ball and place it into the muffin tin. Use a tart shaper dipped in flour, or the back of a spoon, to gently press the dough into the pan and onto the sides. Be careful not to press too hard; keep the bottom thin and the sides higher to create an edge for the crust.
Once all muffin tins are filled, bake for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and use the tart shaper or spoon to gently press the crust, making the divot in the center more pronounced. Let the cookies cool completely in the pan before removing and placing them on a wire rack.
Using a knife or the edge of a spoon, cut the apple pie filling into smaller pieces. Spoon the filling on top of each cookie.
Pour the caramel topping into a resealable bag and seal it shut. Snip the tip of the bag and drizzle caramel on top of each pie cookie.
Similar Recipes
Have you seen our other pie cookie recipes? We keep adding to the list, and should be getting close to including all the favorites. For fruit pies, give these cherry pie cookies and peach pie cookies a try. For something creamier, don’t miss these French silk pie cookies, and Boston cream pie cookies.
There are many more! Please let us know if we are missing your favorite.
Recipe Substitutions and Variations:
- Different dough: Use homemade pie dough instead of sugar cookie dough for a more traditional taste.
- Apple types: Try Honey Crisp or Granny Smith apples for different flavors if you make your own apple pie filling.
- Spices: Add apple pie spice or cinnamon sugar to the cookie dough for extra flavor.
- Toppings: Use salted caramel sauce instead of regular caramel for a sweet and salty twist.
- Ice cream: Add little scoops of vanilla ice cream to the cookies for a delicious treat.
- Homemade filling: Make your own apple pie filling using fresh apples and brown sugar.
- Extra crunch: Sprinkle sea salt or cacao nibs on top for added texture.
- Smaller bites: Make mini pie cookies using a mini muffin tin for bite-sized treats.
Tools you’ll need
Here are some kitchen tools you need for this recipe.
Storage
Store leftover caramel apple pie cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Tips & Tricks
- Room temp caramel – Use room temperature caramel for easy drizzling.
- Perfect crust – Don’t press the dough too hard to keep the bottom thin and sides high.
- Cut pie filling – Chop the pie filling into smaller pieces to fit more into the crust.
- Extra flavor – Add a dash of apple pie spice or cinnamon sugar for extra warmth.
Recipe Notes & FAQ:
- Can I use homemade pie filling? Yes, if you have a homemade apple pie filling recipe, feel free to use it.
- What other toppings can I use? Salted caramel sauce, graham cracker crumbles, chocolate drizzle, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream are great additions.
- What apples are best? Granny Smith and Honey Crisp apples are two flavorful apples that make a great filling.
- Can I make these in advance? Yes, you can make the cookies a day ahead. Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- How do I prevent the cookies from getting soggy? Make sure the cookies cool completely before adding the pie filling and caramel drizzle. Store in a single layer.
Caramel Apple Pie Cookies Recipe
Equipment
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 regular size (12 cup) muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
- Roll each sugar cookie into a ball and place into the muffin tin. Using a tart shaper dipped in flour, or the back of a spoon, gently press the dough into the pan and onto the sides. Do not press too hard so the bottom is thin and keep the sides higher than the bottom to create an edge on the crust.16 oz break and bake sugar cookies
- Once all muffin tins are full, bake for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and use a tart shaper or back of a spoon to gently press the crust so the divot in the center is more pronounced. Let stand to cool completely before removing from pan and placing onto a wire rack.
- Using a knife or edge of a spoon, cut pie filling into smaller pieces and spoon on top of each pie cookie. Add caramel topping to a resealable bag and seal shut. Snip the tip of the bag and drizzle caramel on top of the pie cookie.21 oz apple pie filling, caramel ice cream topping
Notes
- I used a thicker, gourmet caramel topping for a better drizzle.
- Refrigerating the pie filling can improve the swirl.
- Use room temperature caramel for easier drizzling. Do not heat it.
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