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Easy No-Bake Apple Book Cookies Recipe Perfect for Fall Treats

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These no-bake apple-shaped cookies decorated like little books are a simple, sweet fall treat with a soft texture and smooth royal icing finish. Perfect for cozy autumn occasions and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (100g) finely chopped fresh apples
  • ½ cup (120ml) apple juice or apple cider
  • ½ cup (130g) almond butter or peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 large egg white (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • Food coloring (red, green, and brown recommended)

Instructions

  1. Finely chop or grate 1 cup (100g) of fresh apples and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups rolled oats, chopped apples, ½ cup apple juice or cider, ½ cup almond or peanut butter, ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined and sticky.
  3. Line a tray with parchment paper. Using clean, slightly damp hands, form the mixture into small apple shapes about 2 inches wide and 3 inches tall. Press firmly to hold shape and place on the tray.
  4. Chill the shaped cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. While cookies chill, whisk together 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1 large egg white, and 1 tsp lemon juice until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 5-7 minutes). Divide icing into bowls and tint with food coloring as desired.
  6. Transfer colored icing into piping bags and decorate cookies with apple outlines and book page details using red, green, brown, and white icing.
  7. Let decorated cookies sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour to allow royal icing to harden.

Notes

Use fresh apples and pat dry to avoid soggy cookies. For vegan royal icing, substitute egg white with aquafaba. Chill cookies before decorating to prevent crumbling. Adjust icing consistency by adding powdered sugar or water as needed. Store cookies in airtight container in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 1 month.

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Keywords: no-bake cookies, apple cookies, fall treats, royal icing, easy cookies, gluten-free cookies, vegan option, autumn dessert

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