3-Ingredient Apple Pie Cookies 🍎🍏

The Ultimate Cake Mix Hack: Soft, Spiced, and Ready in Minutes!

Craving apple pie flavor in a flash? 🍎

Try these 3-ingredient Apple Pie Cookies!

This easy cake mix hack uses pantry staples for a soft, spiced treat ready in minutes. ✨

🍎 A Delicious Pantry Shortcut

Sometimes you need a warm, comforting treat without the hours of prep work!

Enter the Apple Pie Cookie, a genius 3-ingredient hack that transforms simple pantry staples into soft, pillowy cookies with the flavors of a homemade pie. 🥧

This recipe is the definition of “easy.”

By using a box of cake mix as your base, you skip the measuring and get straight to the baking!

Whether you’re hosting a last-minute get-together or just want a cozy snack with your coffee, these cookies are a great choice. 🍪🙌

🍎 Why You’ll Love These Apple Pie Cookies

3 Simple Ingredients: You likely already have everything you need in your kitchen right now! 🛒
Super Quick Prep: No heavy mixers required—just a bowl and a fork. 🥣
Perfect Texture: The apple pie filling makes these cookies incredibly moist and soft. ☁️
Budget-Friendly: An affordable way to feed a crowd with classic fall flavors. 💰

📝 Apple Pie Cookie Recipe

Prep time: 5 minutes ⏱️

Bake time: 10-12 minutes 🌡️

Ingredients 🛒

Box Cake Mix: 1 box (Yellow, White, or Spice cake mix all work beautifully!)
Apple Pie Filling: 1 can (21 oz)
Egg: 1 large egg 🥚

Supplies 🥄

Large Mixing Bowl
Fork
Baking Sheets
Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mats

Instructions: Mash, Mix, and Bake! 🧑‍🍳

Preheat: Get your oven ready by preheating to 350°F.
Mash the Fruit: Empty the can of apple pie filling into a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to mash the apple chunks into smaller, bite-sized pieces. This ensures every cookie gets plenty of fruit! 🍎
Combine: Add the dry cake mix and the egg directly into the bowl with the apples.
Stir: Mix everything together until the ingredients are well combined and a thick dough forms. 🥣
Prep the Sheet: Cover your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
Scoop: Scoop the dough onto the baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie.
Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are a beautiful golden brown.
Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring them. Enjoy your warm, apple-spiced treats! 🍪✨

💡 Tips for Your Cake Mix Hack

Flavor Swap: Use a Spice Cake Mix for an extra kick of cinnamon and nutmeg! 🍂
Add a Glaze: Once cooled, a simple drizzle of powdered sugar icing takes these to the next level. 🍦
Don’t Over-Mash: You want small bits of apple for texture, so don’t feel like you have to turn it into applesauce! 🍎
Storage: Because of the fruit content, these cookies stay soft! Keep them in an airtight container to maintain that “fresh-baked” feel. 📦

❓ FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use other pie fillings?

Absolutely! This “hack” works with cherry, peach, or even blueberry pie filling. The 1-can-to-1-box ratio is a universal baking win! 🍒

2. Do I need to follow the directions on the cake mix box?

Nope! Ignore the box instructions. We are only using the dry mix as our flour and sugar base. The pie filling and egg provide all the moisture you need. 🚫📦

3. My dough feels very sticky, is that normal?

Yes! Because of the fruit filling, the dough will be stickier than traditional butter-based cookies. Using parchment paper is a must for easy removal! 📄

🎉 Start Your Baking! 🍎

Ready to fill your home with the scent of warm apple pie?

This 3-Ingredient Apple Pie Cookie recipe is the fastest way to get there!

It’s the perfect proof that you don’t need a lot of ingredients to make something delicious. 😋