Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies. These delightful treats fuse the sweet essence of spiced apples with rich salted caramel, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will impress at any gathering. Their soft, chewy texture and buttery crust make them an ideal dessert for cozy nights or festive occasions. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can whip up a batch of these irresistible cookies in no time. Serve them warm with a drizzle of caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups diced apples (about 2 medium)
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add to wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in diced apples gently until evenly mixed.
- Chill the dough covered in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool slightly before drizzling with salted caramel and sprinkling with sea salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg