Apple Pie Cookie Recipe - Homemade Eggless Apple Cookies - Diwali Snack Recipe - Bhumika Bhurani

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be less expensive.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour is often cheaper.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a bowl, mix flour and salt until combined.

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in granulated sugar and egg until a dough forms.

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Peel and core apples, then chop into small pieces.

In a saucepan, combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract over medium heat.

Cook until apples are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut dough into circles using a cookie cutter.

Place a spoonful of apple filling on half of the circles.

Fold the other half over and seal edges with a fork.

Brush tops with milk and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.

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