Description
These Caramel-Drizzled Apple Cinnamon Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for fall or any time you’re craving a sweet and comforting snack. Soft and chewy cookies with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and caramel, combined with the freshness of diced apples, make for a truly irresistible combination.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled and finely diced apple (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- ½ cup soft caramels, unwrapped
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Prepare caramel drizzle: Melt the caramels with heavy cream in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle and serve: Drizzle the warm caramel over the cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer caramel drizzle, let the melted caramel cool slightly before drizzling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container 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: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
