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Caramel Apple Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Category Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal
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Description

These Caramel Apple Cookies are a delightful fall treat, combining the sweetness of caramel with spiced apple goodness.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/2 cup caramel bits or caramel pieces
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • Caramel sauce for drizzling optional

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this step.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Add apples, caramel bits, and nuts: Gently fold in the diced apples, caramel bits, and chopped nuts (if using). The dough will be thick, but that’s exactly what you want!
  7. Scoop and bake: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
  9. Cool and drizzle: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cooled, drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra indulgent touch.