Today, I want to share with you my favorite fall cookies that are the perfect treat for a chilly autumn day! These cookies are made with apple pie spice, which is the ultimate fall flavor. They are easy to make and are sure to please everyone in your family.
First, let’s start with the recipe for these delicious Apple Pie Spice Drop Cookies. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1 egg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp allspice
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup chopped apples
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
4. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped apples.
7. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
And now, let’s talk about the star of the show – the apple spice whoopie pies! These whoopie pies are a fun twist on the classic fall flavor, and are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp allspice
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 egg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
For the frosting:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/4 tsp cinnamon
– 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
5. Add the flour mixture and the unsweetened applesauce to the butter mixture, alternating between each and stirring until just combined.
6. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
8. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. To make the frosting, cream the unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until light and fluffy.
10. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread about 1 tablespoon of frosting onto the flat side of half of the cookies.
11. Top with the remaining cookies, flat side down, to create whoopie pies.
These fall-inspired cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and make your home smell amazing. Whether you’re looking for a snack to enjoy with your afternoon tea or a dessert to share with friends and family, these apple spice cookies are the perfect choice. So put on your favorite cozy sweater and get ready to indulge in the flavors of fall!
