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Caramel Apple Cookies

Delightful cookies that combine sweet caramel and fresh apples, perfect for gatherings and cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 9 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp concentrated apple juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/8 tsp allspice
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 green apple sliced into cubes
For the frosting
  • 5 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened
  • 3 tbsp caramel sauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 and 1/2 tbsp butter, cold, cubed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium skillet, melt the butter, then stir in the flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt until fully moistened and clumping.
  3. Return it to the heat, stirring frequently until the streusel turns golden brown. Let it cool on a plate.
  4. Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
  5. Add the egg, concentrated apple juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  6. Gently fold in flour, spices, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until just combined.
Baking
  1. Scoop out nine balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes or until slightly golden.
  2. Allow them to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Cream the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar and caramel, whipping until fluffy.
  3. Frost the cooled cookies, add cubed green apples on top, sprinkle with cooled streusel, and drizzle with additional caramel.

Notes

These cookies are divine on their own, but pairing them with vanilla ice cream or warm cider enhances the experience. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.