Description
Candy apple cookies are a delicious fall treat, combining the flavors of caramel apples with a soft cookie base.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped apples (peeled and diced)
- 1/2 cup caramel bits or chopped caramels
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in chopped apples, caramel bits, and nuts (if using).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For extra caramel flavor, drizzle melted caramel over cooled cookies.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: candy apple cookies, fall dessert, caramel apple cookies