The Best Apple Pie Cookies

These apple pie cookies are a cinnamon thumbprint cookie full of apple pie filling! These cookies are perfect if you want apple pie, but in a cookie form!

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STEP 1: Apple pie filling. Melt the butter. Add the chopped apples and remaining ingredients until thickened.

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STEP 2: Salted Caramel. Heat the sugar until melted. Add the remaining caramel ingredients.

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STEP 3: Combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.

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STEP 4: In a large bowl, mix the wet ingredients. Add in the flour mixture.

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STEP 5: Scoop large cookie dough balls and place on prepared cookie sheets. Press a hole into the dough.

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STEP 6: Bake the cookies for 11 minutes. Repress a hole and bake for 1-3 more minutes.

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STEP 7: Dip the butter dipped cookies into cinnamon sugar. Top with apple filling and caramel sauce.

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