Caramel Apple Cookies
These soft and chewy Caramel Apple Cookies are filled with gooey caramel, fresh apples, and warm cinnamon for the perfect fall dessert. Ready in just 20 minutes, they're ideal for Halloween, Thanksgiving, bake sales, and cozy autumn afternoons.
Servings: 12 Cookies
Calories: 232kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened to room temperature
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup chopped green apple
- 12 soft caramels unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare a baking sheet with grease or parchment paper.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda until well combined.
- Add dry flour mixture to sugar mixture, and mix until combined.
- Gently fold in apple pieces.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Place caramel in the middle of each cookie, and gently push down.
- Bake for about 10-11 minutes or until just beginning to brown.
- Move to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- Dice the apple into small pieces so it bakes evenly throughout the cookies.
- Pat the chopped apple dry with paper towels if it's especially juicy.
- Use soft caramel candies—not hard caramels—for the best gooey center.
- A little caramel may ooze out during baking; that's completely normal.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg