Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

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1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Let pie crusts stand according to package directions. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
   
2. Transfer apple pie filling into a food processor.  Lightly pulse apple pie filling in a food processor until in 1/4-inch chunks (see Cook's Note). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
   
3. Roll one pie crust into a 14-inch circle on a lightly floured piece of parchment paper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
   
4. Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut 1/4-inch wide strips. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
   
5. Cover cut pie dough with parchment paper or plastic wrap and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
   
6. Roll remaining pie crust dough into a 13-inch circle on lightly floured piece of parchment paper. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
   
7. Spread caramel sauce over rolled pastry. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
   
8. Spoon apple pie filling over caramel sauce, spreading so that it is evenly distributed. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
   
9. Create a lattice top with dough strips by alternately placing strips on top of the filling. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
   
10. Using a 2 1/2-inch diameter cookie cutter, cut rounds from pastry. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
    
11. Transfer cookies to the prepared baking sheets. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
    
12. Stir together sugar and apple pie spice in a small bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
    
13. Brush cookies with half and half and sprinkle cookies with sugar and spice mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
    
14. Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, about 12 minutes (working in batches). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
    
15. Cool on baking sheets on wire racks for 20 minutes. Remove cookies to a serving tray and serve warm. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios