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Caramel Apple Cookies

Get the perfect taste of fall in every single bite of these caramel apple cookies. These easy homemade cookies are soft chewy and studded with diced apples, gooey caramel bits, and the perfect hint of classic pie spices.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • ¾ c unsalted butter softened
  • ½ c brown sugar
  • ½ c sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 1 t baking soda
  • ½ t salt
  • ½ t cinnamon
  • ¼ t allspice
  • ¼ t nutmeg
  • t ginger
  • t cardamom
  • 2 ½ c flour
  • 2 apples peeled and finely diced
  • ½ c caramel bits

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line the baking sheet(s) with parchment and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter, sugar and brown sugar. Cream until smooth.
    ¾ c unsalted butter, ½ c brown sugar, ½ c sugar
  • Add in the egg and vanilla. Mix until combined.
    1 egg, 1 t vanilla
  • Add in the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom and flour. Mix thoroughly - scraping the sides often and mixing again.
    1 t baking soda, ½ t salt, ½ t cinnamon, ¼ t allspice, ¼ t nutmeg, ⅛ t ginger, ⅛ t cardamom, 2 ½ c flour
  • Fold in the diced apple pieces and caramel bits just until distributed. Do not overmix at this step.
    2 apples, ½ c caramel bits
  • Using a small ice cream scoop or two spoons, scoop out the dough and place on your prepared baking sheets at least 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown.
  • Allow to cool, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

Cookies should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg