Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these irresistible Apple Crisp Cookies. Featuring a buttery pie crust base, gooey spiced apple filling, and golden oat crumble topping, these mini apple desserts are the perfect fusion of apple crisp and cookies. Ideal for autumn gatherings, bake sales, or a cozy snack, this easy apple dessert is a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
1 pie crust (half a standard recipe or store-bought)
5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup rolled oats (not instant)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 24-cup muffin tin.
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Prepare crust: Roll out pie crust and cut into 24 two-inch circles. Press into muffin tin wells to form the cookie base.
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Make apple filling: In a saucepan, combine apples, 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until thickened.
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Make crumble topping: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, brown sugar, oats, salt, and diced butter. Blend with fingers or a pastry cutter until crumbly.
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Assemble cookies: Spoon 1 tablespoon of apple filling into each muffin well, then top with 2 tablespoons of crumble topping. Lightly spray tops with canola oil.
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Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes or until tops are golden and filling is bubbling.
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Cool: Let cool in tin before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
For a nutty twist, mix in chopped pecans or walnuts to the crumble.
Use gluten-free flour and oats to make this gluten-free.
Swap crust with graham cracker base for variety.
Drizzle with caramel sauce for added indulgence.
Store in an airtight container for 3 days at room temp or up to a week in the fridge. Freeze individually for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 164 kcal
