Apple Cinnamon Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Chewy apple-infused cookies with a swirl of cinnamon. Finished with a caramel drizzle and optional flaky salt.
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 large egg
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup peeled and diced apples
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup optional chopped nuts
→ Caramel Drizzle
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Sprinkle of sea salt (optional)
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1/2 cup caramel sauce
# Steps:
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Set your oven to heat up to 350°F (175°C) and lay parchment paper on baking sheets.
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Blend together the butter, sugars, and vanilla until the mixture's fluffy. Then mix in the egg.
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Stir flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl. Slowly incorporate this into the wet mix until everything’s just blended.
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Carefully mix in the apple chunks and, if desired, the chopped nuts.
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Spoon out rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the parchment-lined sheets, keeping them 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookie edges just start to brown.
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Let the cookies sit on baking sheets for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Then put them on a wire rack to finish cooling. Add caramel drizzle and sea salt before enjoying, if you want.
# Notes:
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Firm, tart apple varieties hold up great in the dough.
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Drizzle the caramel only when you're ready to eat.
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Pecans or walnuts are tasty as the optional nuts.