APPLE CRUMBLE PIE COOKIES

Apple Crumble Pie Cookies image

Provided by mickeydownunder

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 medium granny smith apple, peeled, cored, finely diced
1 medium potato, peeled, finely diced
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup coconut butter, solid state
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mixed spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice)
2 eggs
1/8 teaspoon pure organic vanilla powder

Steps:

In a sauce pan, melt butter then add apples, potatoes and allspice; stir over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes or tender; set aside.
Pre heat oven to 180°C (350F).
Combine all Crumble ingredients (flour, sugar, butter) with a fork or pastry blender.
In a stand up mixer, combine butter, coconut butter, xylitol, spices and vanilla powder; beat until "light and fluffy".
In a separate large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt; mix together well.
S-L-O-W-L-Y stir in dry ingredients to creamy mixture until combined; Stir in "cooled" apple and potato (shhhhh is our hidden veggie secret...remember? ;-) ).
On a flat baking tray, will out cookie dough into 1 1/2 inch balls making "sure" they are placed 2 inches apart.
Bake for 6 minutes; remove.
Place 1 1/2 teaspoon of curmble on top of cookie; return to oven and bake until lightly golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.1, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 208.6, Carbohydrate 54.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 29.5, Protein 4.5