{"id":44264,"date":"2022-10-19T13:48:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T17:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beyondflourblog.com\/?p=44264"},"modified":"2025-01-15T12:49:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T17:49:45","slug":"gluten-free-apple-pie-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beyondflourblog.com\/gluten-free-apple-pie-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Gluten Free Apple Pie Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"

These tender gluten free apple pie cookies are everything you could want in a fall cookie - fresh apples, tasty spices, and great texture!\t\t<\/p>\n

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Recently, I had the idea to make an apple pie version of my Pecan Pie Cookies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Neither the Apple Pie Cookies<\/a> or the original source material were gluten-free, but they looked and smelled fantastic, and they were met with rave reviews from those who received them.<\/p>\n

Asking my husband where he ranked them as far as favourite cookies go, he replied:<\/p>\n

\u201cPretty damn high. I mean they were INHALED.\u201d.<\/p><\/div>\n

I was very jealous for a few hours, until I decided that I could just wander away from my low carb diet for a bit, and make some for myself.<\/p>\n

After all, I do have my recipe for Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Cookies<\/a> - a longtime favourite of mine.<\/p>\n

So, I adapted it in the same way I did for the full gluten batch... and had to fight my husband for them, even though he had his wheat version on hand!<\/p>\n

Unf. SO good!<\/p><\/div>\n

I can see these gluten-free apple pie cookies becoming a go-to for fall baking in general, in addition to being fantastic as a dessert table option for Thanksgiving dinner... or added to Christmas cookie platters.<\/p>\n

They look impressive, but they\u2019re really easy to make - let me show you how!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Ingredients<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t be intimidated by the length of the ingredients list in this recipe. If you\u2019re already into gluten free baking, you either already have the flours, etc... or should! (They\u2019re my staples!)<\/p>\n

Some notes for you:<\/p>\n

The Flour Mix<\/h4>\n

Since the early days of my gluten free life, I\u2019ve been all about avoiding the pre-mixed \u201call purpose\u201d gluten free mixes. <\/p>\n

I don\u2019t like them, and I really don\u2019t think that you can do a gluten free flour that does *everything* in the way that wheat flour does.<\/p>\n

When you customize what flours & supporting ingredients you use - and the proportions you use them in, you CAN come up with an end result that is as good or even BETTER than the wheat flour version, though.<\/p>\n

Premixed flour blends don\u2019t allow for that flexibility, though.<\/p><\/div>\n

Anyway, in this recipe I use:<\/p>\n

Sorghum Flour<\/a>
\nLight Buckwheat Flour<\/a>
\nBrown Rice Flour<\/a>
\nCoconut Flour<\/a>
\nTapioca Starch<\/a> \/ Tapioca Flour<\/a>
\nXanthan Gum<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

This combination makes for a tender cookie with a lovely flavour, the perfect compliment to the topping.<\/p>\n

In addition, I use some Cornstarch<\/a> in the filling.<\/div>\n

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Apples<\/h4>\n

I like to use tart or sweet-tart apples when making this, as I do add a fair amount of sugar to create the sauce\/binder around it.<\/p>\n

I tend to use Mutsus, as they\u2019re my absolute favourite apple ever. Granny Smith apples are another good choice.<\/p>\n

Butter<\/h4>\n

I use unsalted butter in this recipe, and have not tried it with any form of butter substitute.<\/p>\n

That said, there\u2019s a good chance that a dairy free butter substitute would work well - I just can\u2019t guarantee it.<\/p>\n

If you try, let me know how it goes!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Milk<\/h4>\n

You CAN use whatever kind of milk you like. I tend to use unsweetened almond milk when making these cookies.<\/p>\n

Everything Else<\/h4>\n

Rounding out this recipe, you will need:<\/p>\n

Light Brown Sugar<\/a>
\nLarge egg
\nPure Vanilla Extract<\/a>
\nGround Cinnamon<\/a>
\nGround Nutmeg<\/a>
\nBaking powder
\nSalt<\/p>\n

... I just don\u2019t have anything to add, for any of these ingredients!<\/p><\/div>\n

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How to Make Gluten-Free Apple Pie Cookies<\/h2>\n

The full recipe is in the recipe card at the end of this post, here is a pictorial walk through of the techniques.<\/i><\/p>\n

Cookie Dough<\/h4>\n

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.<\/p>\n

Add egg, milk, and vanilla, continue beating until egg is fully incorporated and mixture is once again smooth and fluffy.<\/p>\n

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In a large bowl, mix together flours, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt.<\/p>\n

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Slowly add this dry mix to the mixer bowl, and carefully mix until well incorporated and smooth.<\/p>\n

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Wrap dough in plastic film, chill for 1 hour.<\/p>\n

Apple Pie Filling<\/h4>\n

Peel and finely dice the apples. I like small pieces, about \u00bc\" cubes (roughly).<\/p>\n

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In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat.<\/p>\n

Add the chopped apple to the pot, cook until it starts releasing the juice, about 4-5 minutes.<\/p>\n

As the apples are cooking, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a small bowl.<\/p>\n

Add dry mixture to the apples, toss to coat.<\/p>\n

Simmer for a 5-10 more minutes, until the juice cooks off and starts to form a thick glaze.<\/p>\n

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Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and allow to cool to room temperature.<\/p>\n

Cookie Assembly<\/h4>\n

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.<\/p>\n

Roll cookie dough into balls that are about 1.25\u2033 in diameter, and place them on cookie sheets \u2013 leave about 2\u2033 between the cookies.<\/p>\n

Gently use thumb to press down in the middle of each cookie, making an indentation. Roll thumb slightly to stretch the indentation out a little.<\/p>\n

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Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of apple pie filling<\/p>\n

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Bake for 12-14 minutes, until lightly browned.<\/p>\n

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Allow to cool on sheets for 5 minutes or so, before gently transferring to a rack to fully cool.<\/p>\n

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More Gluten Free Cookie Recipes!<\/h2>\n

Looking for even more recipes for fantastic gluten free cookies that *everyone* will love? Look no further!<\/p>\n

Gluten-Free Candy Cane Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Carrot Cake Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Chewy Chocolate Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Do-Si-Dos<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Fig Newtons<\/a>
\nGluten Free Fruitcake Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Ginger Molasses Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Graham Crackers<\/a>
\nGluten Free Imperial Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Jacques Torres Style Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Oatmeal Butterscotch Cardamom Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Pecan Pie Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Red Velvet Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Sandwich Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Shortbread Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Snickerdoodles<\/a>
\nGluten Free Sugar Cookies (Rolled Sugar Cookies)<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Unicorn Poop Cookies<\/a><\/p>\n

... and there\u2019s even more - be sure to check out our Gluten-Free Cookies and Bars<\/a> recipe section!\n<\/div>\n

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Sugar Free Cookie Recipes<\/h4>\n

Looking for options that are both sugar free AND gluten free? Check out these options on my low carb blog, Low Carb Hoser<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Keto Apple Pie Cookies<\/a>
\nLow Carb Biscotti<\/a>
\nKeto Candy Cane Cookies<\/a>
\nLow Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>
\nKeto Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nLow Carb Chocolate Protein Cookies<\/a>
\nKeto Gingerbread Cookies<\/a>
\nLow Carb Ladyfingers<\/a>
\nKeto Lemon Cookies<\/a>
\nLow Carb Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nKeto Peanut Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nLow Carb Pecan Pie Cookies<\/a>
\nKeto Pumpkin Spice Cookies<\/a>
\nLow Carb Rolled Sugar Cookies<\/a>
\nKeto Snickerdoodles<\/a>
\nLow Carb Soft Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>
\nSugar Free Royal Icing<\/a>
\nLow Carb Triple Chocolate Cookies<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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Share the Love!<\/h2>\n

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Finally, if you love this recipe, please consider leaving a star rating and a comment!\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Gluten Free Apple Pie Cookies<\/h2>\n
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These tender gluten free apple pie cookies are everything you could want in a fall cookie - fresh apples, tasty spices, and great texture!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>14 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Chill time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 34 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Dessert, Snack<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/div>
Diet: <\/span>Gluten Free<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>24<\/span> Cookies<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Calories: <\/span>162<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Equipment<\/h3>