These Crumbl apple pie cookies are a fun little twist on the original Thanksgiving apple pies. They are made with a chewy oat cookie then topped with homemade spiced apple pie filling and finished off with crunchy oaty cookie crumbs.
Since you’re here, I know you’ll also love Pecan pie twice baked sweet potatoes, Crumbl pecan pie cookies as well as Crumbl peanut butter muddy buddy cookies.
Crumbl bakery never disappoints around the holidays. From pecan pie cookies to these apple pie cookies, they’re allowing us to have holiday pies in the shape of a cookie and I’m so here for it.
These cookies are like hand-help mini apple pies filled with gooey homemade spiced apple filling that uses two kinds of apples for the best flavor ever! With each bite, you will be able to feel warming spices that will just take this apple pie cookie to the next level!
This is the best Apple pie cookie recipe ever!
These cookies can be made year-round but I personally love making them instead of making apple pie because it’s a lot more laborious. Plus these are perfect for crowds because you’ll be able to give everyone their own cookie, no slicing required!
Need more apple recipes, you might want to check out this Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake or even these Better Than Krispy Kreme Apple Donuts, they’re a bit laborious but they’re so worth it especially for Thanksgiving breakfast!
Why you need to make this recipe!
- They’re great for crowds!
- Fun little twist on a holiday classic.
- The apple pie fillling is homemade and it doesn’t get any better than that.
- They are perfectly flavored with warming spices.
- No need to wait all year to get your crumbl fix with this easy recipe you can have them anytime the cravings hit!
Ingredients for this Crumbl apple pie cookie recipe
Here are the ingredients you will need to make these apple pie cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter- you can use either salted or unsalted butter, just make sure it is softened.
- Brown sugar & grnaulated sugar– The brown sugar and granulated sugar will be used in the cookies as in the apple pie filling.
- Egg– The egg is the binding agent.
- Vanilla– The vanilla will add depth of flavor to the cookie and to the apple pie filling.
- Molasses– The molasses will help flavor the cookies even more.
- Oats– Use old fashion oats for the cookie base and the cookie crumbs.
- Flour– AP flour works great for this cookie recipe
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice, ginger– The spices will be used mainly in the apple pie filling but we will add some cinnamon to the cookie dough.
- Corn starch– The corn starch will help keep the cookies tender and it will also be our thickening agent for the aple pie filling.
- Baking powder– The baking powder is the leavening agent of the cookies.
- Salt– A little salt will help balance out the sweetness of the cookies.
- Apples– You can use whatever apples you like, I used a Fuji apple and a Granny Smiths apple for extra flavor.
- Lemon juice– The lemon juice will help brighten out the apple pie filling.
How to make apple pie cookies
This is how you can make these apple pie cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
Apple pie filling
- Bring the water, both sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice, ginger, corn starch to a boil.
- Let it boil for 1 minute or until it thickens.
- Mix in the sliced apples with the lemon juice and vanilla, stir and cover to cook.
- Stir from time to time to ensure everything bakes evenly.
- Let the apple pie filling cool down while you make the cookie dough.
Cookie dough
- Cream the butter with the sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla, and molasses until combined.
- Add in the oats, flour, corn strach, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Scoop out 7 equally sized cookie dough balls and leave 1 tablespoon of cookie dough aside for the crumbs.
- Flatten the cookies with a ¼ cup measuring cup and bake in the oven.
- Crumbl that 1 tablespoon of cookie dough on a separate baking sheet and bake.
Assemble the apple pie cookies
- Top each cookie with the apple pie filling and a sprinkle of the cookie crumbs and enjoy!
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
Can you make apple pie cookies ahead of time?
These cookies are best enjoyed on the day you make them. If you really need to make them ahead of time, make the cookie base and the apple pie filling and store them in an air tights container separately. Assemble them once you’re ready to enjoy them!
How to tore these apple pie cookies?
You can store these apple pie cookies in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Just know that they’re better enjoyed on the same day you make them!
Crumbl Apple pie cookies
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Crumbl apple pie cookies
Ingredients
Cookie base
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup old fashion oats
- 1 & ½ cup AP flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Apple pie filling
- 2 medium apple peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 & ½ tablespoon corn starch
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ginger
- pinch of allspice
- pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
Make the apple pie filling
- In a large bowl, mix the apples and lemon together to keep them from darkening. Set aside.
- In a medium or large saucepan, add in the water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, corn starch, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg, and whisk to combine. Bring to a bowl on medium heat and cook for 1-2 minutes or until it thickens a little bit.
- Mix in the sliced apples and sitr to coat them in the liquid mixture. Cover with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring from time to time. The apple should be soft. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Make the cookie base
- Preheat the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchement paper and set it aside.
- In a stand mixer bowl, cream the butter, and brown sugar together until smooth. Add in the egg, molasses, and vanilla and mix again to combine.
- Mix in the oats, flour, cinnamon, corn starch, baking powder, and salt just until the dry mixture disappears. Save about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough aside.
- Using a large cookie scooper, scoop out 7 equally sized cookie dough balls, place them on the prepared baking sheet and gently press down with the back of a ¼ cup measuring cup. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Once the cookies come out, press the center with a measuring cup again in case you lost that well in the center.
- In a small parchement lined baking sheet crumble the 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and bake in the oven for 6 minutes. Pull out the cookie dough, let it cool down for a few minutes then crumble it some more and bake again for 2 minutes to get it extra crunchy.
Assemble the cookies
- Top each cookie with the apple pie filling then top it with the oat cookie crumbs and enjoy!
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Elsa
These cookies are absolutely delicious!! Family approved for sure. I also just modified a bit today, I made the recipe according to instructions the only thing I change was I place the cookie dough in a mini cupcake tin, baked at 350• for 12 minutes, as soon as I pulled them out of the oven I pressed the center with a measuring spoon and let it cool a couple of minutes, removed them from the tin and once completely cooled down you get to fill them up with the apples! And that’s how you make the cutest, tastier mini apple pies
Chahinez
Yum! Great to hear you enjoyed them Elsa!
Elsa
They are amazing!! My husband loves apple pie but once I made this he just wants them every week
Chahinez
These cookies are big competition for the classic apple pie!! 👀
Michelle
Made these today. They were wonderful. Next time I think I’ll add some salted caramel on top for the ultimate razzle dazzle
Donna
Not sure I trust a recipe with so many typos🤣
Chahinez
Oh Donna, you’re hilarious 😂
Alice
My family was all over these! I’ll admit, I was a bit hesitant to try as many did not like Crumbl’s version, but these homemade ones were amazing. They were great both warmed and chilled, and I enjoyed mine topped with some whipped cream 😋
Chahinez
So happy you enjoyed them!
Laur
So delicious and easy! A huge hit at my house
Chahinez
So glad to hear that!
Chahinez
Rosemary Orzo
Can I omit or replace the molasses? Thanks
Chahinez
You can use honey or maple syrup instead!
Chahinez
Sophia Cruz
The family couldn’t stop eating these! So yummy!!!
Chahinez
That’s awesome! So glad to hear that!
chahinez
Kim
Love these cookies – I just made some and I was wondering if they need to be refrigerated after making or are they ok to stay out?
Chahinez
So happy to hear you enjoyed these! These are best stored in the fridge.
Chahinez
Sara
I’m making these the day before I need them. Are they ok just sitting out overnight for the next day? I’m making at least 3 dozen and I will put them in an air right container!
Chahinez
As long as they’re stored in an air-tight container in the fridge it can last up to 4 days.
Sarah Overly
These were a huge hit at thanksgiving! Thank you so much chahinez for the amazing recipes.
Keep them coming. Sooooo excited for key lime pie some day.
Katie
These are SO delicious. The apple topping tastes just like my grandma’s apple pie filling…. and that is saying A LOT!
Chahinez
I am so happy you loved these friends! Happy to hear this remind you of your grandma’s recipe!
Chahinez
Jessica
THE BEST!!! Tripled the recipe for thanksgiving for 20 people. Every. Single. Person raved about it. They all personally came up to me to tell me they were the best cookies they have ever had!! Thank you for this recipe!! ♥️♥️♥️
Chahinez
So happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe!! I hope the x3 helped you with tripling your recipe 🙂
Chahinez
Sondra
These were amazing! I always make mine smaller and they were a perfect bite of apple pie!
Chahinez
So glad to hear you enjoyed them!
Chahinez
kay rodriquez
Another great recipe by Chahinez. The oats add another layer of texture to these cookies . The apple pie filling was so easy to make but tasted like it took hours. Another one of my favorite cookies .
Conley Harris
These cookies are absolute perfection! Thank you so much for coming out with a recipe for them! I love them so much! I will definitely be making these cookies for Thanksgiving!
Chahinez
So happy to hear you’ll be making these again!
Chahinez