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Chewy Caramel Apple Cookies

These chewy cookies feature a delightful blend of sweet caramel, tart apples, and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for sharing with loved ones during cozy fall afternoons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup diced apples peeled and cored
  • 1 cup caramel bits or chopped caramel candy
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Step 3: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix well after each addition.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Fold in the diced apples, caramel bits, and nuts (if using).
  7. Step 7: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them after cooling.