Apple Pie Spice Cookies

Instructions

Apple Filling

1. Combine apples, sugars, butter, cornstarch, and apple pie spice in a medium sized skillet over medium-low heat.
2. Stir frequently until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
3. Remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl. Place in refrigerator while preparing the dough.
   

Cookie Dough

1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Combine softened butter and sugars in a large bowl and use an electric mixer (or a stand mixer with paddle attachment) to beat until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla and stir until combined.
4. In a separate, medium-sized bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, Apple Pie Spice and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until completely combined.
6. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill slightly while you prepare the streusel.

Streusel

1. Melt butter in a small bowl and allow it to cool until it is no longer warm to the touch.
2. Drizzle cooled butter into flour mixture and claw together with a fork until you have a clumpy streusel.
3. Combine flour, sugars, salt and Apple Pie Spice in medium-sized bowl and stir until combined.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Remove apple filling and cookie dough from refrigerator.

Scoop dough into 24 balls (about 2 tbsp. ea.) and roll until smooth.

Place on a baking sheet and make an indent in the cookie (I used the back of the cookie scoop to make the indent. (Do not push too deep or make the cookie too thin or the cookie won’t be able to support the weight of it after baking).

Scoop a level tablespoon of filling into the indent you just created.

Place 1 Tbsp. of streusel gently on top of the filling, enough to completely cover it.

Transfer to center rack of a preheated oven. Bake 13-14 minutes or until edges begin to turn a light golden brown.

Suggestions:

Top your cookie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and/or a sprinkle of our Espresso or Merlot Infused Sea Salts!