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Caramel Apple Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Caramel Apple Cookies to Satisfy Cravings

These Caramel Apple Cookies offer a delightful mix of chewy cookie goodness, fresh apples, and rich caramel that satisfy any craving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar adds molasses sweetness
  • ½ cup granulated sugar balances flavors
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour forms the dough base
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon infuses warmth
  • ¼ teaspoon salt enhances sweetness
For the Add-ins
  • 1 medium fresh apple peeled and finely diced
  • ½ cup toffee bits adds crunch
For the Caramel Glaze
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for glaze
  • ½ cup brown sugar creates caramel flavor
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream makes glaze creamy
  • ½ cup powdered sugar sweetens the glaze

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • saucepan

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced apple and toffee bits until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. For the glaze, melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan, then stir in milk and powdered sugar.
  11. Drizzle the warm glaze over cooled cookies and sprinkle with extra apple and toffee bits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for best results. Store unglazed cookies in an airtight container.

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