If you are a fan of apple pie, you will love these Apple Pie Cookie Cups! Made with a cinnamon sugar cookie dough that is baked and formed into a cup and filled with a simple but delicious apple pie filling.
There is something so warm and comforting about an apple pie but sometimes you just don’t feel like making a big pie.
That’s where this amazing cookie cup recipe enters. Cute, individual apple pies that use a sugar cookie crust and cinnamon apple filling.
I am sharing this cookie cup recipe at Dixie Crystals. For full ingredient list and directions, click on
Dixie Crystals Apple Pie Cookie Cups.
Ingredients needed
Apple pie filling
Apples – Use a firm apple like what you would use for baking. I like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
Lemon juice – This adds a little acidity and helps keep the apples fresh.
Butter, cinnamon and nutmeg
Sugar – Use granulated sugar like Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar.
Cornstarch – This helps thicken the sauce.
Cookie cups
Granulated sugar and brown sugar
Butter, vanilla extract, and egg
All-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch
How to make apple pie cookie cups
Find the full ingredients and instructions at Dixie Crystals.
- Start by making the cookie apple filling. Stir diced apples in with melted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Mix in spices, water and sugar. Stir for about 5 minutes or until apples start to soften.
- Mix in cornstarch and water to help thicken up the apple mixture. Let the apples cool while making the cookie cups.
- Cream together butter, sugar and brown sugar. Mix in vanilla and egg.
- Beat in dry ingredients until dough is formed.
- Spray a muffin pan with non-stick spray. Roll dough into 2-inch balls and place in each muffin cup. Press dough down to make a cup. Use the back of a spoon to help make a well.
- Bake cookies at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Use the back of a spoon of small glass to push down the well to form cookie cup.
- Fill each cup with apple pie mixture and serve.
Recipe tips
- Make sure to dice the apples small. Feel free to leave the skin on if you prefer.
- Let the butter soften at room temperature before making cookie dough.
- I find using the back of a cookie scoop, small glass or end of a wooden spoon helps to form well in cookie cup.
- Serve on their own with with a dollop of whipped cream or even a drizzle of caramel or butterscotch sauce.
How to store
These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
If you would like to freeze them, freeze just the cookie cups in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
More cookie recipes
- Cranberry chocolate chip crunch cookies – Cookies filled with dried cranberries and chocolate chips.
- Butterscotch cookies – Classic cookies with tasty butterscotch flavor.
- Lemon butterball cookies – Melt in your mouth, lemon flavored cookies.
- Sour cream cookies – Soft, sugar cookies with a simple frosting.
- Eggnog cookie cups – Sugar cookie cups filled with a creamy eggnog pudding.
*** I have an ongoing relationship with Dixie Crystals for recipe development. I was compensated for my time. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Chef Dennis
These Apple Pie Cookie Cups are mouthwatering! I am so excited to make this for my family this coming weekend.
Swathi
These apple pie cookie cups looks delicious great bite size snack I am going to give it a try.
Rosey
Yes! All pies should come in bite-sized cups. I never eat a whole pie, but I would do my fair share to enjoy the little cookie cups!
Rena McDaniel
These are so adorable! I love apples and I have a lot of them left! This will, be something different.
Kathy
These look delicious. I’m going to have to make some of them. They’d be perfect for Thanksgiving too.
Lynndee
What a cute and of course, delicious idea. I’m def going to save your recipe for later.
Gervin Khan
Wow! These cookie cups look so good and tasty. The uniqueness of this recipe is one of a kind.
Rose Ann Sales
Sometimes I love solo cups too.. It’s just that, it adds a little more sweat. Hehe
Tasheena
I wish I had everything on hand to make this right now.
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations
Oooh, now I want to make these for myself. My kids would love them too. YUM.
Crizel Ibarra
Very sweet recipe…not a fan of apple but i want to try it just to taste…this looks delicious
Nikki Wayne
I agree,sometimes I want my pie to be not so big but indulging. This individual cups would definitely do the trick.
Danielle
Yes, yes and yes. This is my kind of dessert! Easy, looks pretty and tastes delicious I’m sure too. Adding it to my recipe book!
Bri
This is such a great idea!! I pinned it! Totally making these soon!
Beth
These look like the perfect sweet snack or dessert! My family will love them.
Natalie
These not only look scrumptious but look so cute as well! I’m a sucker for any dessert with apples 🙂
Heather
Every year I try to make some form of apple pie for the holidays. Definitely trying this, this year!
Monica Y
I need to make this to have as treats this week. We will not be having a Thanksgiving day celebration but instead we are having treats all week and these are perfect
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
I do love apple pie. This is really unique and a fun recipe that I really must try.
Amber Myers
Oh my gosh yes, I know I’ll love these! I am all about apple pie. What a delicious dessert.
Jolina
You had me at cinnamon sugar cookie dough 🙂 These look delicious and perfectly bite sized!
Brianne
Everything about these looks so good! I can’t wait to try this recipe. These flavors are great!
melissa chapman
One thing my son loves is apple pie and these cups are perfect. I think I will surprise him with this for Thanksgiving dessert.
Pam Wattenbarger
Those look delicious and are just the right size for a snack. I can’t wait to try them!