Description

Discover the secret to soft, chewy, and flavor-packed Caramel Apple Cookies that will redefine fall baking. Loaded with real apple chunks, gooey caramel, brown butter, and warm spices, this recipe delivers pure cookie perfection in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or a combination)
1 cup chopped caramel candies (or homemade caramel)
Optional: Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirl until golden brown and fragrant. Cool slightly.
In a large bowl, cream browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then the egg yolk and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in chopped apples and caramel.
Chill dough for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden and centers slightly soft.
Cool on sheet a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Optional: Sprinkle warm cookies with coarse sea salt.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Chill dough for best texture and shape. Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for balance. For extra indulgence, drizzle with caramel or add chocolate chips. Store in airtight container or freeze individually.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 160
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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