Caramel Apple Thumbprint Cookies
Caramel Apple Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful autumn treat that perfectly blend buttery cookie goodness with sweet caramel and tart apple filling. These cookies offer an irresistible chewy texture and a rich flavor profile, ideal for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations. With their golden hue and luscious centers, they’re sure to be the star of any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup diced Granny Smith apples
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Blend in the egg yolk and gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Gently fold in diced apples without smashing them.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and press your thumb into each ball to create an indentation.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Once cooled slightly, fill each thumbprint with caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg