Description
These Easy Caramel Apple Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with chunks of apple and pockets of melted caramel. A cozy dessert perfect for fall, holidays, or anytime you crave homemade apple caramel treats. Discover the best apple cookies made with real fruit and rich buttery dough.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
¾ cup soft caramels, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Fold in chopped apples and caramel pieces gently.
7. Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
9. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best balance of flavor.
Chop caramels small to avoid overflow while baking.
Cookies freeze well and reheat perfectly in the microwave for 10 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg