Description
These Caramel Apple Cookies are a delicious treat perfect for the fall season. Packed with diced apples and gooey caramel bits, these chewy cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups peeled and finely diced apples (such as Granny Smith)
- ¾ cup soft caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine and fold: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the diced apples and caramel bits.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Optionally, drizzle with melted caramel for decoration.
Notes
- For best results, use firm apples like Granny Smith that hold their shape during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
