Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these Easy Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies. Combining tender, chewy cookie dough with sweet apples and rich caramel, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy night in or hosting a gathering, these cookies are sure to impress everyone. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy dessert recipe is simple enough for bakers of all skill levels. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for an added crunch.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp concentrated apple juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 oz softened cream cheese
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 3 tbsp caramel sauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- 1 green apple, chopped into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg, apple juice, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- For the cream cheese filling, blend cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in caramel sauce and powdered sugar.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared sheets; create indentations and fill with cream cheese mixture topped with chopped apple.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Chill dough if it’s too soft to make shaping easier. Feel free to swap apples for other fruits like pears for a unique twist.