Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Caramel Apple Pie Cookies, a perfect blend of tender apples, warm spices, and gooey caramel drizzled on top. These cookies bring the essence of fall right into your kitchen with their comforting taste and soft, chewy texture. Ideal for any gathering or as a sweet treat at home, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. With straightforward steps and easily accessible ingredients, baking has never been more enjoyable. Prepare to savor the irresistible combination of spiced apple filling encased in a buttery cookie dough—every bite is a taste of autumn bliss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups peeled & finely diced apples
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced apples, lemon juice, water, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Cook until the apples are tender and the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Take about a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place about a teaspoon of cooled apple filling in the center. Fold the dough around the filling to enclose it completely and form a ball. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in preheated oven for 16 minutes or until golden brown on edges. Allow cooling for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Once cooled completely, drizzle caramel sauce over each cookie before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg