Description
Caramel apple cookies are a delightful fusion of sweet caramel and tart apples, creating soft, chewy treats that warm your heart during autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh apples, chopped (preferably Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Instructions:
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. Cream Butter and Eggs: In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5. Fold in Apples and Caramel: Gently fold in chopped apples and drizzle caramel sauce into the dough.
- 6. Bake Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Cool on racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg