Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Name: Caramel Apple Pie Cookies (Easy Shortcut Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup pre-made apple pie filling; 2 sheets refrigerated pie crust; 1/2 cup caramel sauce; 1 tbsp half-and-half; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp apple pie spice

Caramel apple pie cookies combine flaky pre-made pie crust, spiced apple filling, and a caramel drizzle for a shortcut fall dessert that tastes homemade. They're assembled in minutes and perfect for batch baking.

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Total

27 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$14–$23

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Ingredients

1 cup pre-made apple pie filling
2 sheets refrigerated pie crust
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1 tbsp half-and-half
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp apple pie spice

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Add the pre-made apple pie filling to a food processor and pulse until the apple pieces are small.
3
On a lightly floured surface, unroll one sheet of pie crust. Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the crust into 1/4-inch strips for the lattice top. Set aside.
4
Roll out the second sheet of pie crust. Spread an even layer of caramel sauce over the crust, leaving a small border.
5
Spoon the pulsed apple pie filling over the caramel sauce.
6
Weave the reserved pie crust strips over the filling to create a lattice pattern.
7
Using a round cookie cutter, cut out individual cookies from the latticed pie crust.
8
Carefully transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet.
9
Brush the tops of the cookies with half-and-half.
10
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and apple pie spice. Sprinkle the mixture over the cookies.
11
Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Keep pie crust cold until assembly—work quickly and chill filled cookies 10 minutes before baking to maximize flakiness.
Seal edges firmly with a fork to prevent apple filling from leaking; a thin egg wash helps the cinnamon-sugar topping stick.
Warm the caramel sauce slightly with half-and-half to achieve a drizzle consistency; if too thick, thin with a touch more cream.
Bake on a parchment-lined sheet to prevent sticking and ensure even browning on the bottoms.

Substitutions

Pre-made apple pie filling → canned cherry or peach filling (adjust spice blend to match)
Caramel sauce → dulce de leche or salted butterscotch sauce (omit half-and-half or thin as needed)
Cinnamon-sugar topping → demerara sugar mixed with 1/4 tsp vanilla for crunch

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; reheat in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if desired.

Common Questions

Can I make these cookies ahead of time?

Yes. Bake and cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if desired before serving.

How do I keep the pie crust from burning?

Brush the crust lightly with water or egg wash before baking and tent with foil if the edges brown too quickly. Bake at the recipe temperature and watch during the final 2–3 minutes.