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Apple Crumble Cookies Recipe

Apple Crumble Cookies Recipe

Tender cinnamon-kissed cookies studded with juicy apple, crowned with a buttery oat crumble and a light cider glaze. Cozy fall flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 39 minutes
Servings: 18

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened room temperature
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cup all-purpose flour for dough
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1.25 tsp ground cinnamon for dough
  • 0.13 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup tart apple, peeled and finely diced such as Granny Smith
  • 1 tsp lemon juice to toss with apple
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch toss with apple to reduce excess moisture
  • 0.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats for crumble
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour for crumble
  • 0.33 cup light brown sugar, packed for crumble
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon for crumble
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed for crumble
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1.5 tbsp apple cider or milk for glaze
  • 0.13 tsp ground cinnamon for glaze

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Stir diced apple with lemon juice and cornstarch until evenly coated; set aside.
  • Make the crumble: Combine oats, crumble flour, crumble brown sugar, and crumble cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until clumpy. Chill.
  • Cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Beat in applesauce and vanilla until smooth.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to wet ingredients and mix just combined.
  • Fold in the coated apple pieces until evenly dispersed.
  • Scoop 1½-tablespoon mounds onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten tops.
  • Top each mound with a spoonful of chilled crumble and press lightly so it adheres.
  • Bake 12–14 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden. Cool 5 minutes, then move to a rack.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, cider or milk, and cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Swap in chopped pecans or walnuts in the crumble for crunch, or drizzle with warm caramel instead of glaze. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or freeze glazed cookies up to 1 month.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Apple Crumble Cookies Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.