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Apple Crisp Cookie Cups

             🍎 Apple Crisp Cookie Cups: The Ultimate Bite-Sized Dessert

What happens when cozy apple pie meets chewy oatmeal cookies? You get these Apple Crisp Cookie Cups — the ultimate handheld dessert that’s perfect all year round.



This sweet idea came from my friend Sharai, who was obsessed with my Caramel Cookie Cups and practically begged for a new twist. Who could say no to that?

Even though apple pie is often seen as a fall dessert, trust me — these warm, gooey, cinnamon-spiced cookie cups are welcome any time. 💛



🍏 Step 1: Make the Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Ingredients for the Filling:

  • 6 cups Granny Smith apples (about 4–5), peeled & chopped

  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

  • ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • Pinch of nutmeg & salt

  • 2 cups water

Instructions:

  1. Toss the chopped apples with lemon juice in a bowl. Set aside.

  2. In a saucepan, stir together sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water.

  3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

  4. Add apples and return to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 10–15 minutes until apples are tender.

Pro Tip: Make the filling a day ahead so it cools completely and thickens nicely.



🍪 Step 2: Whip Up the Oatmeal Cookie Cups

Cookie Cup Ingredients:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp sea salt

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp

  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 eggs, room temp

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 3 cups rolled oats

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

  2. In a mixer, cream butter and sugars until fluffy (about 3 min).

  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.

  4. Slowly add dry ingredients. Mix in oats until just combined.

  1. Spray muffin tins with cooking spray.

  2. Scoop 3 Tbsp dough into each cup and press to form a well up the sides.

🔥 Step 3: Bake & Shape the Cookie Cups

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Bake cups for 14–16 minutes until golden and set.

  3. Immediately press down the centers with a small jar to create wells.

  4. Cool in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Careful: Do this while hot — protect your fingers!



🧁 Step 4: Fill and Finish

Spoon a tablespoon of cooled apple pie filling into each cookie cup.

Optional Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 Tbsp water

Mix and drizzle over the top.

Or go wild — try:

  • A scoop of vanilla ice cream

  • A dollop of whipped cream

  • A generous drizzle of salted caramel

💡 Tips & Storage

  • The cookie crust softens slightly over time from the filling — still delicious!

  • Best enjoyed warm — microwave for 10–15 seconds for that just-baked taste.

  • Freeze them! Store in airtight containers for up to 2 months.

  • Perfect for parties, potlucks, or when you just want a taste of comfort.

📌 The Takeaway

These Apple Crisp Cookie Cups are cozy, sweet, and completely addictive. They’re everything you love about apple crisp — but in a fun, portable, bite-sized form.

Whether you dress them up or eat them plain, just be warned: one will never be enough.


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