1-Getting started: Getting started with apple pie cookies is fun and straightforward, especially with the spiced cinnamon and sweet apple filling that makes them stand out. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. This step sets the stage for baking apple pie cookies that turn golden and delicious.

2-Gather and Prep Your Ingredients: First, melt 3 tablespoons of salted butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the 2 diced peeled apples and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes, to build that classic sweet apple filling. Then, mix in 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar and the juice of 1/2 lemon, simmering for another 3 to 4 minutes until the apples are soft and the liquid reduces.

3-Gather and Prep Your Ingredients: Next, combine 2 tablespoons apple juice with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, add it to the pan, and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Let this mixture cool while you prepare the dough. For a related idea, try our mini apple hand pies if you want to explore more apple treats.

4-Shape and Bake: Roll out one 14-ounce package of refrigerated pie dough into a 12-inch round and cut twelve 3-inch circles, placing them on your prepared baking sheet. From the scraps and the second dough piece, cut about 56 strips that are 1/2-inch wide and 3½ to 4 inches long for the lattice topping. Add 1 tablespoon of the cooled filling to each circle, top with the strips, seal the edges with a fork, and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden.

5-Shape and Bake: Once baked, let the cookies cool before drizzling on the glaze made from 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 to 3 teaspoons heavy cream, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom. The total preparation time is about 35 minutes, with a full cook time of 55 minutes, making these apple pie cookies a quick win for any baker. For tips on pie crusts, check out this guide to perfect your dough.