Caramel Apple Cookies Recipe

This Caramel Apple Cookies recipe is a chewy and soft treat, which is made with nutty browned butter and fresh Granny Smith apple. It’s the perfect fall treat, ready in about 2 hours.

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Caramel Apple Cookies Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 3/4 cup salted butter (1 1/2 sticks)
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. apple pie spice
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 Granny Smith apple, grated (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup chopped apple chips

For the Caramel Icing:

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 Tbsp. apple cider or juice
• 3 Tbsp. caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup apple chips, chopped (for topping)

How To Make Caramel Apple Cookies

1. Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan, for 3 to 5 minutes, until the butter is golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Immediately transfer it to a large, heatproof mixing bowl to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
2. Mix the cookie dough: While the butter cools, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and apple pie spice in a medium bowl. Once the butter is cool, add the brown and granulated sugars to it and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
3. Combine and chill: Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the oats and the grated apple, then fold in the chopped apple chips with a spatula.
4. Bake the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Scoop the dough into balls (about 1 ½ tablespoons each) onto two parchment-lined baking sheets. Gently press each ball with the bottom of a glass. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
5. Make the icing and finish: While the cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, apple cider, and caramel sauce until smooth. Drizzle the icing generously over the cooled cookies and top with the remaining chopped apple chips. Let the glaze set for about 1 hour before serving.

Recipe Tips

• How to get the best flavor? Browning the butter is a key step that adds a deep, nutty, and complex flavor that perfectly complements the apple and caramel. Don’t skip it!
• Can I use a different kind of apple? Yes. A firm, crisp apple is best. Honeycrisp or Gala would be good substitutes for the Granny Smith.
• Do I have to use apple chips? No, the apple chips add a nice chewy texture, but you can omit them. For a different kind of crunch, you could substitute them with an equal amount of chopped toasted pecans or walnuts.
• How to get a perfectly chewy cookie? Don’t overbake the cookies. They are ready when the edges are golden brown, but the centers still look soft. They will continue to set as they cool on the hot baking sheet.

What To Serve With Apple Caramel Cookies

These delicious cookies are a perfect fall treat on their own, but also pair wonderfully with:

• A tall glass of cold milk
• A hot cup of coffee or a chai tea latte
• A scoop of vanilla bean or cinnamon ice cream

How To Store Apple Caramel Cookies

• Room Temperature: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Placing a piece of parchment paper between the layers will prevent the icing from sticking.

Apple Caramel Cookies Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 190 kcal
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 26g
• Protein: 2g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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