Description
Sweet and buttery caramel apple cookies blend autumn’s warmth with classic comfort. Crisp apple chunks and smooth caramel swirls create a delightful treat you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (219 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup peeled, chopped apples
- 1 cup caramel bits
Baking Essentials:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (55 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and cover baking sheets with parchment paper for even cooking surface.
- Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- In a separate large bowl, whip softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into butter mixture, blending thoroughly until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Gently introduce dry ingredient mixture into wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough.
- Delicately fold chopped apples and caramel bits into cookie dough, distributing ingredients evenly throughout.
- Portion dough onto prepared baking sheets using a spoon, maintaining approximately 2-inch intervals between each cookie.
- Place cookies in preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges transform into a golden brown color.
- Transfer cookies to wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature before serving or storing.
Notes
- Substitute fresh apples with dried apple pieces for a chewier texture and more concentrated apple flavor.
- Adjust caramel bits quantity to control sweetness level and prevent excessive melting during baking.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 127
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 69 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg