Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion! These cookies marry the sweetness of spiced apples with a buttery crust and rich salted caramel drizzle, creating an irresistible sweet and salty experience. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights, they are easy to make and sure to impress your friends and family. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special dessert that captures the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and egg.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually blend into wet mixture until combined.
- Gently fold in diced apples.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Drop chilled dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Drizzle cooled cookies with salted caramel sauce and sprinkle with flaky 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: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg