These Apple Vanilla Cookies will be your favorite during the fall season. Cookies are soft and made with fresh apples. If you like apples then this recipe is for you.
Place a baking mat or parchment paper on the baking sheet pan. Set aside.
In the mixing bowl add soft butter and both sugars. Using a hand mixer whip on low speed until all combined. Use a spatula to scrape everything from the bottom and sides of the bowl.
Add egg and vanilla bean paste. Whip again until all are combined.
Sift flour and baking powder into the wet ingredients. Mix with a hand blender or spatula. Do not overmix. The cookie batter should be soft.
Using an ice cream scoop place the batter on the prepared baking sheet pan. After that using your hands shape a ball and press lightly. Place each cookie into the tart ring on the baking mat. Refrigerate cookie dough for an hour while preparing the apple filling.
Bake cookies in preheated oven to 350oF for 15 minutes. Do not overbake cookies.
Remove cookies from tart rings and place them on the cooling rack. Decorate with Apple Vanilla Filling.
How to Make Apple Vanilla Filling
Wash, peel, and cut apples into small cubes.
In the frying pan melt butter, then add apples, sugar, and vanilla bean paste. Cook it for about 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
Add cornstarch mixed with water, stir, and boil for 30 seconds.
Transfer Apple Filling to the bowl and cool to room temperature before decorating cookies.
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Notes
Measure all ingredients correctly using a digital kitchen scale.