Caramel Apple Cookies Recipe
Welcome to the delightful world of Caramel Apple Cookies Recipe, where the classic flavors of caramel-dipped apples are transformed into bite-sized treats perfect for any autumn day.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Peeler and grater
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Cookie scoop (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple peeled, cored, and shredded finely
- 1/2 cup caramel pieces or diced soft caramel treats
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In another bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add the egg and vanilla: Continue beating after each addition until well incorporated.
- Combine with dringredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mix, beating until just combined.
- Fold in the apple and caramel: Stir in the grated apple and caramel bits gently.
- Scoop the dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes: Cookies should be lightly golden and set.
- Cool on a wire rack: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Chocolate Drizzle: Post-baking, drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies for a decadent touch.
- Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a nutty texture.
- Spice It Up: Incorporate nutmeg or allspice for additional warming spices.
- Salted Caramel: Top with sea salt flakes immediately after baking for a salted caramel version.
- Oatmeal Base: Swap half of the flour with rolled oats for a chewy texture.