Apple Pie Roll-Out Sugar Cookies
- Rebekah Kamauu
- Oct 10
- 2 min read
These Apple Pie Roll-Out Sugar Cookies are fall in cookie form—warm spices, sweet apples, and gooey caramel bits all wrapped up in a buttery, no-spread dough that bakes like a dream.
Apple Pie Roll-Out Sugar Cookies
Yields: 12 cookies
For those of you who live near a Trader Joe's, consider this recipe an ode to the Cookie Curator Team's favorite grocery store!
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp bourbon vanilla paste (Trader Joe’s)
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp allspice
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apples (Trader Joe’s New Zealand Sweet Apple Rings recommended)
1/2 cup salted caramel chips (another Trader Joe’s favorite)
Instructions:
In a stand mixer, cream together cold cubed butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla. Mix until fully incorporated.
Add in spices, salt, flour, and baking powder. Mix until combined.
Fold in chopped dried apples and salted caramel chips.
Roll dough between two sheets of parchment. For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on both sides before chilling.
Chill for 30–60 minutes.
Cut out cookies
Chill in freezer for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet
Bake at 350°F for 10-11 minutes
Let cool completely before decorating or serving.
Pro Tip: Pair these with a smooth vanilla royal icing for a classic apple pie à la mode twist. You can also add a splash of butter vanilla emulsion to the icing for a hint of warmth.
From their soft, spiced centers to the hint of caramel in every bite, these Apple Pie Roll-Out Sugar Cookies bring all the comfort of grandma’s pie—no fork required.
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