Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet caramel and tart apples with these Rich Caramel Apple Cookies. Each bite delivers a soft, chewy texture that perfectly captures the essence of fall. Ideal for cozy gatherings or festive occasions, these cookies bring warmth and nostalgia to any dessert table. Create lasting memories as you bake and share this delicious treat with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh Granny Smith apples, diced
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown; centers should remain soft.
- Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool before drizzling with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg