- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the cookie base. 
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. 
- And after the dough has been chilling for about 20 minutes, preheat your oven to 350. 
- Next, make the apple pie filling. 
- To make the apple pie filling, chop the apples into tiny pieces, and then add them, along with the cinnamon, to a small pan lightly coated with cooking spray (or a teaspoon of oil). 
- Saute the apples over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the apples are tender. 
- Then transfer the apples to a small bowl to cool. 
- Once the apples have reached room temperature, stir in the maple syrup. 
- Form about 16 balls with the cookie dough, and use your thumb to gently make an imprint. 
- Spoon some apple filling into each cookie. 
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.