Makes 16 Cookies

INGREDIENTS

Apple Filling

• 2 eating apples peeled
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp water

Pastry

• 280g (2 cups) plain flour
• 120g (1/2 cup) butter at room temperature
• 3-4 tbsp water

• Egg wash 

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180ºC/350ºC.
2. Add the apple filling ingredients to a saucepan and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the apple starts to soften, then remove from the heat and mash.
3. Add the flour and butter to a bowl, then rub together until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
4. Add the water 2 tablespoons at a time until it comes together into a dough.
5. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface until about 5mm thick, then cut out roughly 32 mini circles.
6. Take half of the cut shapes and carve out scary faces.
7. Brush the solid pieces of the pastry with a little egg wash, then add a 1/2 tsp of the apple filling then carefully place the scary faces on top.
8. Press the edges down with a fork.
9. Brush with a little egg wash.
10. Then bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
11. Cool fully before serving.