Description
These Caramel Apple Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the flavors of fall. Soft, chewy cookies filled with diced apples and drizzled with gooey caramel, these cookies are sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced
Caramel Drizzle:
- 20 soft caramels, unwrapped and chopped
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dough: Cream butter and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add egg and vanilla; mix. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in diced apple.
- Bake Cookies: Scoop dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Prepare Caramel: Melt caramels and milk in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle Caramel: Cool cookies slightly, then drizzle with warm caramel.
- Serve: Allow caramel to set before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
