"These adorable treats are the ultimate mash-up of crisp linzer cookies and apple hand pies. Each flaky cookie crust holds a dollop of cinnamon-flecked apple filling, creating a dessert that screams fall...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, frozen 15 minutes
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1 tablespoon chilled apple cider vinegar
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2 medium Honeycrisp, Braeburn, and/or Golden Delicious apples (about 1 pound total)
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1/4 cup light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon milk
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Demerara or raw sugar (for sprinkling; optional)
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A 3" round cookie or biscuit cutter; a small (about 1 1/2") leaf-shaped or round cookie cutter