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Caramel Apple Cookies

A stack of caramel apple cookies, one broken in half to show the gooey caramel center.
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Soft cinnamon cookies with fresh apple chunks and gooey caramel centers, a perfect handheld fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh apples
  • 1 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped and halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  8. Press a caramel half into the center of each cookie dough ball, then gently cover with a little more dough.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a stronger caramel flavor, you can drizzle melted caramel over the cooled cookies.
  • Ensure your apples are finely chopped so they bake evenly within the cookies.
  • These cookies are best enjoyed within a few days of baking.

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