Description
Delightful cookies combining the classic flavor of apple pie with rich caramel and a soft chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 4 large apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup salted butter, cubed
- 2 tbsp apple cider (or 1 tsp of lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 and 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 and 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter using an electric mixer on medium-high speed. Add the granulated and brown sugars, mixing until well combined. Then, mix in the vanilla and eggs until just combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Peel and dice the apples into small pieces. In a medium pan over medium-high heat, combine all the filling ingredients and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer the mixture to a bowl to cool.
- Prepare the caramel sauce according to an easy 10-minute recipe. Allow it to cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes until thickened.
- Scoop the dough into 65-gram balls using a large cookie scoop. Place the balls in an airtight container to chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Melt the butter in a bowl and stir in the remaining crumble ingredients. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
- Preheat your oven to 365°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll the chilled dough balls in a mixture of sugar and spices and bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
- Once cooled, create an indent in the center of each cookie, fill with apple pie filling, sprinkle with crumble, and drizzle with salted caramel sauce.
Notes
Use a mix of different apple varieties for more complex flavors. Chill the dough to achieve the right texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cookies, apple pie, salted caramel, dessert, baking