These Apple Slice Cookies make the cutest afternoon treat and I love that they're made with fresh apples. Perfect for fall snacking, they're an easy, no bake recipe to whip up in a few minutes. Made in a few minutes, the flavor combinations are endless, so you can make them slightly different every time. I also really love that the base recipe only needs 4 ingredients. I am obsessed with the combination of apples and sunflower seed butter. It's always been a go-to snack for me!
If you're looking for an easy recipe to get kids involved this apple season, this is it! You only need a handful of ingredients and this recipe is super adaptable and allergy-friendly! If you love apple recipes, check out this Apple Chia Pudding, my Apple Samoas and these easy Apple Cinnamon Blondies. For more fall-time sweet treat ideas, here's my roundup of some of my favorite Gluten Free Fall Desserts!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
These apple slice cookies are yummy, donut-shaped treats that kids will love!
I make them in a few minutes with 4 ingredients. So quick and easy. Plus, this recipe makes hardly any dishes!
I love that they're loaded with healthy fats and good-for-me ingredients.
They're the perfect way to use up any fresh apples I have lying around during apple season.
I love these cored apple slice cookies as a tasty afternoon snack when I need a speedy treat that is allergy-friendly!
They're customizable, so you can play around with flavors and different toppings.
I don't even need to turn on the oven with this no bake recipe!
Ingredients Needed
Apples: Go for firm apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji or Pink Lady, which hold their shape and go nicely with the creamy toppings.
Sunflower seed butter: Using sunflower seed butter makes this recipe nut free! You can also use nut butter if you wish!
Shredded coconut: I love the flavor that shredded coconut adds to this snack!
Mini chocolate chips: Any kind works for these apple slice cookies. Mix it up with dark or white chocolate!
Find exact ingredients and quantities in the recipe card.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
Step 2: Slice the apples into rounds.
Step 3: Spread the sunflower seed butter onto each slice of the apple slice cookies.
Step 4: Top your apple slice cookies with chocolate chips and shredded coconut and enjoy!
Storage
These are best made fresh. The apple slices will oxidize and turn brown if kept too long so make, eat and repeat!
Variations
Peanut butter cup: Add peanut butter if you can tolerate it, with mini chocolate chips and crushed peanuts.
Caramel apple: Sometimes I'll use a combination of almond butter, my Dairy Free Caramel and crushed pretzels.
S'mores: Layer on a chocolate spread, mini marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs.
Try a pear version of these apple slice cookies. They are not as fall-forward but are also really yummy.
Other toppings I love adding include granola, raisins, chopped nuts, seeds or even a drizzle of melted dark chocolate.
How To Serve
I love serving these on chilly fall days in a bunch of ways:
- With a coffee or tea as a midday snack!
- As part of a fall sweet treat spread with other yummy bites!
- As a pre- or post-workout pick-me-up!
- As an easy and light dessert or sweet treat.
- These are also perfect for an after-school snack for kiddos!
Recipe FAQ
Can I use a different seed or nut butter?
Yes. Try almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter, tahini or even chocolate hazelnut spread. I prefer sunflower as a nut butter alternative.
What other toppings work well on these Apple Slice Cookies?
I love using chocolate chips and coconut flakes, but you can also use pretzels, hemp seeds, chia seeds, chopped nuts, caramel drizzle, candy or any other toppings you love!
Related Recipes
Be sure to try these fun fall treat ideas next:
Gluten Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Cookies
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Apple Slice Cookies
Equipment
- 2 knives
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 apples
- 2-3 tbsp sunflower seed butter
- Shredded coconut
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Slice apples into rounds.
- Spread sunflower seed butter on each slice.
- Add on toppings and enjoy!
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