Caramel Apple Cookies
Caramel Apple Cookies bring the essence of autumn to your kitchen with their chewy texture and delightful blend of sweet caramel and tart apples. Each bite is infused with warm spices that evoke the cozy charm of fall gatherings and childhood fairs. Perfect for sharing or a comforting solo treat, these cookies will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup caramel bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until combined.
- Gently fold in chopped apples and caramel bits.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow cooling slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg