To sweeten the school day, send along these soft apple pie cookies. To save time you can use purchased pie filling for the centers. -Sharon Smith, Neosho, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide in dough in half. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle (dough will be soft). , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the filling ingredients. Cook over medium heat until apples are softened and mixture is thickened; cool. , On a lightly floured surface roll out each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. apple cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Spread with 2 teaspoons of filling to within 1/4 in. of edge. Top with another cutout seal edges. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons water and 18 drops red food coloring. In another small bowl, combine remaining water and 6 drops green food coloring. Using a pastry brush, "paint" apples red with green leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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[email protected]These cookies are the perfect fall treat. They're warm and comforting, and the apple filling is delicious.
Raghav Raj
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Halima Ahmed
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The apple filling is perfectly spiced and the crust is flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.
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[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect holiday treat.
Rahmanullah Rahmani
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand.
Caiman Londay
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Amelia Adamson
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect fall treat. They're warm and comforting, and the apple filling is delicious.
Its Shayan Khan
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
tahir abbasi
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The apple filling is perfectly spiced and the crust is flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.
Rahul Pariyar
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect holiday treat.
Nathaniel Leblanc
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand.
Zykeria Bellamy
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
denisa iuliana
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect fall treat. They're warm and comforting, and the apple filling is delicious.
abel garcia
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Paris Darnell
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The apple filling is perfectly spiced and the crust is flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.
Mor Yani
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect fall treat.
Abraham Adam
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand.
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[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they sold out in no time.
Michael Haile
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the apple filling is gooey and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.