Description
Bite into fall with these irresistibly soft and gooey Easy Caramel Apple Cookies. Picture buttery cinnamon-sugar cookie dough wrapped around chunks of fresh apple, all hiding a rich caramel core that melts into oozy perfection once baked. It’s like a caramel apple, a snickerdoodle, and a bakery-style cookie had the most delicious baby. These are perfect for a quick dessert, cozy baking, or sweet snack ideas when you want something unique yet easy.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 heaping cup chopped Granny Smith apples
20 soft caramel candies
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
5. Gently stir in 1 heaping cup of peeled and chopped Granny Smith apples.
6. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten it slightly, place one soft caramel candy in the center, then roll it into a ball and seal the caramel inside.
7. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring. Optional: drizzle extra melted caramel over the top for more indulgence.
Notes
Always use firm apples like Granny Smith to avoid sogginess.
Make sure the caramel candy is fully enclosed in the dough to prevent leaking.
Chill the dough for easier handling if it’s too soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy cookie recipe, caramel apple cookies, fall baking, dessert ideas