Apple Pie Peanut Butter Protein Cookies [gluten-free + dairy-free]

These soft Apple Pie Peanut Butter Protein Cookies are made with oat flour, peanut protein, applesauce, cinnamon, and a sweet apple butter filling.

These Apple Pie Peanut Butter Protein Cookies combine the cozy flavors of apple pie with creamy peanut butter in a soft, fluffy protein cookie. Made with oat flour, peanut protein, applesauce, egg whites, cinnamon, and apple butter, these easy apple butter peanut butter cookies are a delicious high-protein treat for fall.

Each cookie has a soft peanut butter-flavored exterior with a sweet layer of apple butter tucked inside. They’re easy to make, require simple ingredients, and are perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.

Why You’ll Love These Apple Pie Protein Cookies

These apple pie peanut butter cookies are a fun twist on classic peanut butter cookies. Instead of mixing the apple butter directly into the dough, it gets layered into the center of each cookie for a delicious surprise in every bite.

• Easy protein cookie recipe
• Soft and fluffy texture
• Made with oat flour
• Packed with peanut butter flavor
• Filled with apple butter
• Naturally flavored with cinnamon
• Perfect for fall
• Great for breakfast or snacking
• Makes 4 large cookies

Ingredients You’ll Need

Oat Flour

Oat flour creates a soft, tender cookie texture and works well with the peanut butter and apple flavors.

Peanut Protein

Peanut protein gives these cookies their peanut butter flavor while adding protein to the recipe.

Applesauce

Applesauce adds moisture and helps keep the cookies soft and fluffy.

Egg Whites

Egg whites help provide structure while keeping the cookies light and tender.

Baking Powder

Baking powder helps the cookies rise and gives them their fluffy texture.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon adds warm, classic apple pie flavor to the cookie dough.

Apple Butter

Apple butter is layered into the center of each cookie for a sweet, concentrated apple flavor. It pairs perfectly with the peanut butter-flavored dough.

Monk Fruit Sweetener

Monk fruit sweetener adds sweetness to the cookie dough.

How To Make Apple Pie Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

1. Mix The Dry Ingredients

Add the peanut protein, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and monk fruit sweetener to a large bowl.

Mix the dry ingredients well to break up any clumps and evenly distribute everything.

2. Add The Wet Ingredients

Add the egg whites and applesauce to the bowl.

Mix until everything is well combined and a thick cookie dough forms.

3. Chill The Dough

Refrigerate the cookie dough for 30–60 minutes.

Chilling the dough allows it to firm up, making it easier to shape and helping the cookies hold their shape while baking.

4. Shape The First Layer

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Divide half of the chilled dough into 4 portions on the prepared baking sheet. Shape each portion into a round cookie.

5. Add The Apple Butter Filling

Top each cookie with 1 tablespoon of apple butter, keeping the apple butter toward the center of the cookie.

6. Cover The Filling

Divide the remaining cookie dough between the four cookies.

Place the dough over the apple butter and gently shape it so the apple butter is completely covered.

7. Bake

Bake the cookies at 350°F for 15–17 minutes, or until the cookies are set.

8. Cool

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for about 15 minutes.

The cookies will firm up slightly as they cool while staying soft and fluffy.

Tips For Making The Best Apple Butter Peanut Butter Cookies

Chill the dough. Don’t skip the chilling step. The dough is easier to work with once it has firmed up, and chilled dough helps the cookies maintain their shape.

Keep the apple butter in the center. Avoid spreading the apple butter all the way to the edges. Keeping it centered makes it much easier to seal inside the cookie.

Cover the apple butter completely. Make sure there are no exposed areas of apple butter before baking so the filling stays inside the cookie.

Let the cookies cool. These cookies are soft when they first come out of the oven. Letting them cool for about 15 minutes allows them to firm up while maintaining their fluffy texture.

How To Store Apple Pie Protein Cookies

Store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can be enjoyed chilled or brought to room temperature before serving.

For longer storage, freeze the cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container. Thaw before enjoying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Regular Peanut Butter?

This recipe was developed using peanut protein, which helps create the texture and flavor of the cookies. Substituting regular peanut butter will change the consistency of the dough, so it may require adjustments to the other ingredients.

Can I Use Apple Butter Instead Of Applesauce?

No. The applesauce and apple butter serve different purposes in this recipe. Applesauce is incorporated into the cookie dough for moisture, while apple butter is used as the sweet apple filling.

Why Do I Need To Chill The Dough?

Chilling helps firm up the dough, making it easier to shape and helping the cookies hold their shape while baking.

How Many Cookies Does This Recipe Make?

This recipe makes 4 large apple pie peanut butter protein cookies.

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