Caramel Apple Cookies
These chewy caramel apple cookies are the perfect fall treat! They combine the flavors of apple pie with the chewy texture of a cookie and a delicious caramel drizzle. Easy to make and irresistibly good!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Packed light brown sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Diced, peeled apples (Granny Smith recommended)
- 1 cup Caramel bits
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and caramel bits.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use brown butter. You can also drizzle melted caramel over the cooled cookies for extra caramel goodness.