Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Cookie Cups 
Dive into the delightful blend of cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodle cookies and classic apple pie! These cookie cups are a perfect treat for any occasion, packing all the flavors of a traditional apple pie into a fun and bite-sized form!
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Cups:
Butter: 1/2 cup, softened
Sugar: 3/4 cup
Egg: 1 large
Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
All-Purpose Flour: 1 1/2 cups
Cream of Tartar: 1 tsp
Baking Soda: 1/2 tsp
Salt: 1/4 tsp
Cinnamon: 1 tsp
For the Apple Pie Filling:
Apples: 2 cups, peeled and finely diced
Sugar: 1/4 cup
Cinnamon: 1 tsp
Nutmeg: 1/4 tsp
Lemon Juice: 1 tbsp
Instructions:
Prep the Oven & Pans:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a mini muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
Make Cookie Dough:
Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla.
Mix in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
Shape & Bake:
Roll the dough into small balls and press into the prepared muffin tin, creating a cup shape.
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
Prepare Apple Filling:
Combine diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
Cook until apples are just tender, about 10 minutes.
Assemble Cookie Cups:
Spoon the apple filling into each cookie cup.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Cool & Serve:
Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness.
Total Prep/Cook Time: 45 minutes 
Servings: Makes about 24 cookie cups
Perfect for parties or as a sweet treat to wind down your day, these Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Cookie Cups bring a unique twist to classic flavors!
