Apple Pie Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix apple pie filling with cinnamon, nutmeg, and kosher salt. Set aside.

Step 3

Roll 1 piece of pie dough into a 12-inch round. Using a round cookie cutter with a 3-inch diameter, cut out 12 small rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Reroll the scraps and cut out 2 more rounds, placing them on the baking sheet as well.

Step 5

Roll other piece of pie dough into a 12-inch round. Cut into 1⁄2-inch wide strips of 3 1⁄2 to 4-inches in length (about 56 pieces total).

Step 6

Add 1 tablespoon apple pie filling in the center of each round.

Step 7

Create a lattice weave using 4 strips of dough.Trim any dough hanging off the edges. Then, press the edges with a fork to seal.

Step 8

Optional: whisk 1 egg and brush on top of the cookies, if you prefer a more golden crust.

Step 9

Bake cookies until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 10

Remove to a rack to cool.

Step 11

For the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons heavy cream. Add up to 1 more teaspoon of heavy cream if the glaze is too thick.

Step 12

Drizzle glaze on top of the apple pie cookies.