Description
These delectable Caramel Apple Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the flavors of fall. Soft and chewy, with the sweetness of caramel and the tartness of apples, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your dessert rotation.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional Mix-ins:
- 1 cup peeled and finely chopped apple (such as Granny Smith)
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramel candies
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in mix-ins: Fold in the chopped apples, caramel bits, and nuts if using.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use firm, tart apples for the best texture and flavor.
- You can drizzle melted caramel over cooled cookies for extra indulgence.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
