Description
These Caramel Apple Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly blend the flavors of sweet caramel, tart apples, and hearty oats. Soft, chewy, and filled with warm spices, these cookies are a must-try for fall baking.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely diced
- 1/2 cup soft caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add egg and vanilla, mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in oats, diced apple, and caramel bits. Chill dough if needed.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Drizzle: Let cookies cool, optionally drizzle with melted caramel and milk mixture.
Notes
- Dice the apple finely for even baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
