These Caramel Apple Cookies are the perfect fall treat, combining the warm flavors of caramel and apple in a soft, chewy cookie. With chunks of fresh apple and a drizzle of rich caramel sauce, these cookies capture the essence of caramel apples in every bite!
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) salt
- 1 cup (150 g) peeled and finely chopped apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 1/2 cup (80 g) caramel bits or soft caramels, chopped into small pieces
For the Caramel Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Coarse sea salt (optional, for sprinkling)