Apple Cinnamon Cookies with Caramel (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender cookies filled with apple bites and cinnamon, topped off with rich caramel and optional sea salt.
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
01 -
2 cups all-purpose flour
02 -
1 large egg
03 -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 -
1 teaspoon baking soda
05 -
1/2 teaspoon salt
06 -
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 -
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
08 -
1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 -
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 -
1 cup peeled, diced apples
11 -
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
→ Caramel Drizzle
12 -
1/2 cup caramel topping
13 -
Optional: sprinkle of sea salt
# Steps:
01 -
Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and get your baking sheets ready with parchment paper.
02 -
Whip together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until it turns fluffy and smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and mix it in.
03 -
Mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a different bowl. Slowly blend this with your wet ingredients till it's just mixed.
04 -
Carefully stir in the apple chunks and the nuts, if you've decided to use them.
05 -
Scoop tablespoons of dough and drop them onto the baking sheets, keeping them 2 inches apart. Let them bake for 12-15 minutes, just until the edges are slightly golden.
06 -
Let the cookies sit on the sheets for 5 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack. Once cool, pour on the caramel and a pinch of sea salt if you'd like.
# Notes:
01 -
Choose crisp and tart apples for better crunch.
02 -
Only drizzle caramel when you're ready to serve.
03 -
Walnuts or pecans make the tastiest optional additions.