Soft buttery cookie cups filled with warm cinnamon apple pie filling. Tiny, cozy, bakery-style treats that taste just like mini homemade apple pies.

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

Apple Filling:

2 apples, peeled and diced

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp cornstarch

1 tbsp butter

1 tbsp water

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.

2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, cornstarch, and water until soft and thickened. Let cool slightly.

3. In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.

4. Add egg and vanilla extract, then mix until combined.

5. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl.

6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until soft dough forms.

7. Roll dough into small balls and press into mini muffin pan to form cookie cups.

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.

9. Use the back of a spoon to gently press centers if needed.

10. Fill warm cookie cups with apple pie filling.

11. Cool slightly before serving.

Best served warm for gooey apple pie texture.

Store in airtight container up to 4 days.

Delicious with caramel drizzle or vanilla ice cream.

Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.