Apple Pie Cookies

Step 1

Make the dough. Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the flour until pea-sized. Stir in cold water until the dough comes together. Knead lightly 2–3 times. Divide in half, wrap, flatten into discs, and chill 1 hour (or up to 2 days).

Step 2

Prepare the following 6 stations. Bowl 1: Small bowl of water. 2: Large bowl for apple slices. Peel and slice apples into thin rounds. If needed, cut rounds with a smaller cutter (1 ½–1 ¾-inch). Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. Bowl 3: Medium bowl for sugar + cinnamon + nutmeg + cloves. Bowl 4: Small bowl for flour (for dusting + fork) Bowl 5: Small bowl for egg wash. Make egg wash by whisking egg and water. Bowl 6: Small bowl for coarse sugar.

Step 3

Roll out the dough. On a floured counter, roll dough to 1/8-inch thick. Cut out rounds with a larger cutter (2 ½-inch). Place on baking sheets, chill. Repeat with the second dough disc.

Step 4

Assemble the cookies. Preheat oven to 350°F. Dampen one dough round with water. Toss an apple slice in cinnamon-sugar and place it on the dough. Top with another dough round. Seal edges with fingers, crimp with floured fork. Cut small slits on top. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Return to the baking sheet and chill while finishing the rest.

Step 5

Bake for 25 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool on a wire rack. Serve and enjoy!