Description
Apple Cinnamon Bun Cookie Cobbler combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon and apples with the irresistible gooeyness of a cookie crust, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. It’s a decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- For the Cobbler:
- 5 large apples (Honeycrisp recommended), peeled and diced
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 1/4 cups Cinnamon Bun Cookie Mix (or sugar cookie mix with 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 cup cinnamon chips)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (e.g., Plugra butter)
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Milk (to thin the frosting, as needed)
Instructions
- For the Cobbler:
- Cook the apples: In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add the diced apples, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook down until the apples are tender.
- Prepare the baking dish: Spray a 9-x-13-inch baking dish with baking spray or butter. (Note: The recipe was photographed in an 8-x-8 pan for visual effect.)
- Assemble the cobbler: Pour the cooked apple mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cinnamon bun cookie mix evenly over the apples. Pour the melted butter over the cookie mix.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- For the Frosting:
- Make the frosting: Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until smooth and creamy.
- Finish the frosting: Beat in the vanilla extract, and thin the frosting with milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Top the cobbler: Drizzle or pipe the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cobbler. You can create a crisscross pattern or cover the entire top, depending on your preference.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover cobbler in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10–15 minutes to warm it through before serving.
- Variations:
- Nuts: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch and flavor.
- Caramel: Drizzle caramel sauce over the top for extra sweetness.
- Vegan Version: Use a dairy-free butter and cream cheese substitute to make it vegan-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
