Caramel Apple Cookies
Delightful cookies infused with fresh apples and drizzled with gooey caramel, perfect for capturing the essence of fall.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Provides the structure for the cookies.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps your cookies rise just the right amount.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds that warm, spicy flavor that screams fall.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Gives the cookies a cozy complexity.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness and enhances all the flavors.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Gives the cookies a rich, buttery texture. Make sure it’s softened.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar The perfect amount of sweetness.
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar For that lovely molasses flavor.
- 2 large eggs Provides moisture and binds the ingredients together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A must for that warm, inviting flavor.
- 1 cup finely chopped peeled apple Granny Smith or Honeycrisp adds texture and flavor.
- 1 cup caramel bits, unwrapped Because who doesn’t love gooey caramel?
For the Caramel Drizzle
- 1/2 cup heavy cream This makes the caramel drizzle ultra-decadent!
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup Helps achieve glossy, pourable caramel.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar Just a touch more sweetness to the caramel sauce.
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Extra richness for the sauce.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances the sweetness and balances everything out.
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy for about 3-5 minutes.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
Adding Apples and Caramel
- Gently fold in chopped apples and caramel bits.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Making the Caramel Drizzle
- In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, corn syrup, sugar, butter, and salt over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until sugar dissolves, then let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before drizzling over cooled cookies.
Notes
Chill your dough to prevent cookies from spreading too much. Use fresh apples for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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