Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these irresistible Caramel Apple Cookies. Combining the sweetness of caramel with the tartness of fresh apples, these cookies offer a perfect balance that will leave your taste buds wanting more. With their soft texture and rich taste, they are an ideal treat for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or cozy afternoons spent enjoying a warm beverage. Easy to make and versatile enough for various occasions, these cookies can be personalized with nuts or dried fruits for added flavor and texture. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delicious autumn-inspired dessert that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup apple juice
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large tart apple (peeled and shredded)
- For caramel frosting: ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons apple juice
- 2 ⅔ cups powdered sugar
- optional chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add baking soda, apple pie spice, salt, egg, and apple juice; mix until combined.
- Gradually mix in flour to form a dough and fold in shredded apple.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown around edges.
- For the caramel frosting, melt brown sugar and butter in a saucepan; stir in apple juice, then whisk in powdered sugar until thickened.
- Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg