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Apple Pie Thumbprint Cookies with Powdered Sugar Toppings

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 Apple Pie Thumbprint Cookies with Powdered Sugar Toppings
Recipe for the week of August 31, 2026 to September 4, 2026. Please note ingredients are subject to change due to availability.
Course Dessert
Prep Time 60 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
18 cookies
Ingredients
Filling
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 granny smith apples peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
Dough
  • 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
Course Dessert
Prep Time 60 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
18 cookies
Ingredients
Filling
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 granny smith apples peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
Dough
  • 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
To Make the Filling
  1. In a large skillet, combine butter, diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the butter and sugar melt and the mixture start to simmer. If the mixture starts splattering, reduce your heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Continue cooking for about 5-10 minutes or until the apples have softened but still have a slight bite to them.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to dissolve. Pour the cornstarch mixture over the apples. While stirring constantly, cook for another 30-60 seconds or until it boils and the sauce has thickened.
  4. Transfer the apple mixture to a heat safe bowl and set aside to cool completely to room temperature before using.
To Make the Dough
  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer, cream together until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
  4. Add the dry ingredients and fold together until you no longer see any dry streaks.
  5. Using a portion scoop, portion out balls of cookie dough.
  6. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 3 inches of space between each ball of dough.
  7. Use your thumb to push down the center of each cookie to create an indent. Fill the centers with around 1 teaspoon of your cooled apple filling.
  8. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
  9. Cool the cookies for 5 minutes then sprinkle powdered sugar on top.