Calling all stuffing fans, this Thanksgiving we have a treat that is designed to satisfy both your taste buds and your need for protein – the Quest Apple Pie Brown Butter Cookies! These delectable cookies are made using Quest Cinnamon Brown Butter Protein Cookies & Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder, taking indulgence and nourishment to a whole new level.
Check out the complete recipe below:
NUTRITIONAL INFO
APPLE PIE BROWN BUTTER COOKIES
Yields: 6 servings | Serving Size: 1/2 cookie
Calories: 180 | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Net Carb: 3g
Total Carb: 12g | Sugar: 2g
Ingredients
APPLE PIE BROWN BUTTER COOKIES
Apple Topping:
- ½ tbsp butter
- ½ green apple, cubed
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch salt
Crumble:
- 1 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tsp zero calorie sweetener
- ½ tbsp butter, melted
Frosting:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Stir together the crumble ingredients until lumps form.
- Spread them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Cook the apple in a small saucepan with butter over medium heat. Add the apple pieces, cinnamon, and salt, and cook for 5-6 minutes until the apples are tender. Remove from heat.
- In a medium mixing bowl, use a handheld mixer to beat the cream cheese and butter until well blended. Add in the remaining frosting ingredients and mix until combined.
- Transfer to a piping bag and top cookies with frosting followed by crumble and apple pieces. Cut cookies into 4 pieces and serve.
