Description
These Caramel-Drizzled Apple Cinnamon Cookies are a delightful treat that captures the flavors of fall in every bite. Soft and chewy with a hint of caramel sweetness, these cookies are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup peeled and finely diced apple (such as Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup soft caramels (melted)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (for caramel drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine wet ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix the dough: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in the diced apples and oats until evenly distributed.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Prepare the caramel drizzle: While cookies cool, melt the caramels with the heavy cream until smooth.
- Drizzle and serve: Drizzle the caramel over the cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use store-bought caramel sauce.
- These cookies are soft and chewy—perfect for fall!
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
