Description
If you’re craving a cozy fall treat, look no further than these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies! These delightful cookies combine the comforting flavors of apple pie with a rich salted caramel drizzle, creating a heavenly dessert experience. With tender apples at their core, topped with a crunchy crumble, each bite evokes nostalgia and warmth. Perfect for family gatherings or quiet evenings at home, these cookies are not only delicious but also easy to make. Gather your loved ones and enjoy the process of baking together while filling your kitchen with the inviting scents of cinnamon and caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 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 lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 and 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed (for caramel)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
- A pinch of flaky sea salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crumble)
- 2 and 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 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
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with sugars until well combined. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until just combined. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients to form a soft dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and spices until tender. Allow cooling.
- Make the salted caramel sauce by melting butter and sugar together, then adding cream and salt. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 365°F (185°C). Roll chilled dough into balls and place on lined baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Once cooled slightly, fill cookies with apple mixture, top with crumble, and drizzle with caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg