Heavenly Apple Crisp Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Heavenly Apple Crisp Cookies! Combining the comforting tastes of apple pie and crisp into a chewy, crumbly cookie, these treats are perfect for sharing during the holiday season or enjoying as an afternoon snack. Each cookie is packed with sweet apple filling and topped with a crunchy pecan or walnut streusel, offering a taste that's simply irresistible. Whether you're baking for a gathering or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies will have everyone coming back for more!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter Flavor Crisco
1 cup (or 1 butter-flavor Crisco stick)
Light brown sugar
1 cup (firmly packed)
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
Old fashioned oats
2 1/2 cups
All-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups
Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
Water
6-8 tablespoons
Apple pie filling
(21 ounce can) (finely chopped)
Pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup (finely chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet with Butter Flavor Crisco.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Butter Flavor Crisco, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat this mixture at medium speed using an electric mixer until it is smooth and well blended.
3
In a separate bowl, mix together the old fashioned oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with water. Mix thoroughly after each addition. The dough should be crumbly but should hold together when shaped into a small ball. Add more water if necessary to achieve the right consistency.
4
Set aside one cup of the crumb mixture for the topping. Roll the remaining dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the greased baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball to 1/8-inch thickness using a floured bottom of a glass, smoothing the edges as needed.
5
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges are light brown and set. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
6
While the cookies cool, take one teaspoon of apple pie filling and place it in the center of each cookie, spreading it carefully to cover the surface.
7
In a small bowl, combine the reserved crumb mixture and the finely chopped pecans or walnuts. Mix them together until well combined, then sprinkle this topping over the apple filling on each cookie.
8
Return the cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the topping is light brown.
9
Allow the cookies to cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Heavenly Apple Crisp Cookies?
These cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of apple pie and apple crisp into a chewy and crumbly cookie format topped with a nutty streusel.
What is the required oven temperature for this recipe?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F or 190°C.
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
You should grease the baking sheet with Butter Flavor Crisco.
What is the first step in mixing the dough?
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Butter Flavor Crisco, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract and beat at medium speed until smooth.
Which dry ingredients are mixed together separately?
The old fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt should be mixed in a separate bowl.
How do I incorporate the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture?
Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with water, and mix thoroughly after each addition.
What should the consistency of the dough be?
The dough should be crumbly but should be able to hold together when shaped into a small ball.
How much water is typically needed?
The recipe calls for 6 to 8 tablespoons of water.
Why do I need to set aside one cup of the crumb mixture?
This reserved cup of crumb mixture is used later as part of the topping for the cookies.
How big should the cookie dough balls be?
The dough should be rolled into 1-inch balls.
How far apart should the cookies be placed on the baking sheet?
The cookies should be placed approximately 2 inches apart.
How do I flatten the cookies before baking?
Use the floured bottom of a glass to gently flatten each ball to a 1/8-inch thickness.
How long do the cookies bake initially?
The initial baking time is 5 to 7 minutes or until the edges are light brown.
How long should the cookies cool before adding the filling?
Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before adding the filling.
How much apple pie filling goes on each cookie?
Place one teaspoon of apple pie filling in the center of each cookie.
How should the apple pie filling be prepared?
The apple pie filling should be finely chopped before being placed on the cookies.
What type of nuts are used in the topping?
You can use either finely chopped pecans or walnuts.
How is the final topping made?
Combine the reserved one cup of crumb mixture with 1/2 cup of finely chopped nuts.
How long is the second baking period?
The cookies are returned to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
What is the signal that the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the topping becomes light brown.
What is the final cooling process?
Allow cookies to cool for 1 minute on the sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Can I use quick oats instead of old fashioned oats?
The recipe specifically calls for old fashioned oats to achieve the intended texture.
What size can of apple pie filling is required?
A 21-ounce can of apple pie filling is needed.
How much flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe requires 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
How much brown sugar should I use?
Use 1 cup of firmly packed light brown sugar.
Is there vanilla in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe uses 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
What kind of shortening is best for these cookies?
Butter Flavor Crisco is recommended for both the dough and for greasing the pan.
How many ingredients are in the Heavenly Apple Crisp Cookies?
There are 10 main ingredients in this recipe.
Are these cookies suitable for holiday gatherings?
Yes, they are described as perfect for sharing during the holiday season or as an afternoon snack.
What should I do if the dough is too crumbly?
If the dough does not hold together in a ball, you can add a little more water until the right consistency is achieved.