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Chewy Caramel Apple Cookies Recipe

Chewy Caramel Apple Cookies Recipe
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These Chewy Caramel Apple Cookies offer a soft, gooey texture with the perfect balance of sweet, tart apple and rich caramel flavor. Ideal for fall and holiday seasons, they are easy to make, customizable, and deliver a warm comforting treat with bursts of tender apple pieces and luscious caramel pockets in every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 medium fresh apple (e.g., Granny Smith), finely diced
  • 3/4 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramel candies

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely dice the fresh apple for even distribution throughout the dough. If using caramel candies, chop them into small bite-sized pieces. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to ensure proper rising and subtle spice.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with both brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, incorporating air for better texture.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugars until well combined, forming the moist base of the dough.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients just until no flour streaks remain, being careful not to overmix to keep tenderness.
  6. Fold in Apple and Caramel: Gently fold in the diced apple pieces and caramel bits, distributing them evenly without breaking them down to create bursts of flavor during baking.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the caramel pockets to set for perfect chewiness.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to control spreading and enhance flavor.
  • Bake until edges glow golden but centers remain soft for chewy texture.
  • Use quality caramel bits or soft caramel candies for best flavor and gooeyness.

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