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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies are the perfect blend of classic apple pie flavors and cookie convenience, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With a soft, spiced cookie base filled with tender apples and topped with a luscious salted caramel drizzle, these cookies are sure to delight family and friends alike. Ideal for fall gatherings, holiday celebrations, or cozy nights in, they are not just a dessert but an experience. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, you can whip up a batch that will impress at any gathering. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or alongside your favorite hot beverage for the ultimate comfort food indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 large apples
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • Salted caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Cream softened butter and sugars in a mixer. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
  2. Gradually add flour and spices until a dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare apple filling by cooking diced apples with brown sugar and spices until tender.
  4. Make salted caramel sauce by heating sugar until melted; add butter, cream, and salt.
  5. Scoop chilled dough onto baking sheets, bake at 365°F for about 10–12 minutes.
  6. Once cooled, create an indent in each cookie; fill with apple mixture and drizzle with caramel.

Nutrition

Keywords: To enhance flavor, use fresh spices. For added crunch, mix in nuts like pecans. Substitute different apples based on preference for sweetness or tartness.