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Chewy Apple Pie Cookies with Caramel Drizzle

Close-up of stacked apple pie cookies, one broken open to show apple filling, drizzled with caramel sauce.
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Make the flavor of classic apple pie into a convenient, chewy cookie with a sweet caramel topping. These are perfect for fall baking exchanges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely diced, peeled apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
  5. Take about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of the apple mixture in the center. Fold the dough around the filling and gently roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake; you want the centers to remain soft.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, drizzle the tops of the cookies generously with caramel sauce.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the filling.
  • If you are making these for a bake swap, you can store the cooled, undrizzled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Drizzle with caramel just before serving or packaging.
  • To make these caramel apple cookies extra festive, roll the dough balls in cinnamon sugar before baking.

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