Description
Sweet, spiced caramel apple cookies bring autumn’s warmth to your kitchen, blending crisp fruit and rich caramel in a delightful homemade treat. Crunchy edges and chewy centers invite you to savor seasonal comfort with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel bits
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, then set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter and sugar until creamy and aerated. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Slowly integrate dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in diced apples and caramel bits to distribute evenly.
- Scoop rounded portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately 2 inches of space between each dollop.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for edges to turn a delicate golden brown.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes to stabilize, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Dice apples finely to ensure even distribution and prevent large chunks from disrupting cookie texture.
- Drain excess moisture from chopped apples using a paper towel to maintain cookie crispness and prevent soggy results.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a more structured cookie shape.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar consistency and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 142 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg