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Caramel Apple Cookies Recipe

This Caramel Apple Cookies recipe produces a soft, chewy cookie with a yummy, creamy surprise center. These cookies take a bit more effort than your standard cookie – but the result is worth the extra time!

apple caramel cookies recipe

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Tips for making the cookies:

Ingredients:

You may already have all the ingredients on hand to create the caramel-filled apple cookies:

  • All-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon and salt
  • Granulated sugar and light or dark brown sugar
  • Large egg and unsalted butter: bring these ingredients to room temperature prior to mixing the cookie dough. Cold ingredients can lead to separation of your ingredients which will limit the rise in the cookies.
  • An apple: shred the apple using a cheese grater
  • Caramel squares: you purchase or make your own (check out my recipe for homemade caramels – these are also great for gifts!)
ingredients for recipe for caramel apple cookies

Assembling the caramel filled apple cookies:

Properly sealing the caramel in the cookie dough is important in this recipe – else you may end up with it oozing out while baking:

  • Roll 18 rounded balls of dough (approximately 2 teaspoons each) and place on prepared cookie sheets. If the dough is too sticky to work with, place in the fridge for about an hour and it will firm up.
  • Make 18 small discs with the remaining cookie dough (approximately ½” round).
  • Using your thumb, make a small indentation in each cookie ball (the indentation should be large enough for the caramel).
  • Place a caramel in each indentation. Place the cookie dough discs over the caramel. Seal the caramel in the cookie dough by rolling into a ball (ensure no caramel is showing).

I recommend watching my YouTube Video if you are unsure of how to seal the cookie.

caramel filled apple cookies for Pinterest

FAQs

How do I store these? May I freeze the cookies?

Place the cookies in an airtight container and store for up to 4 days at room temperature. To freeze, wrap in plastic and freeze for up to 3 months.

Can I make the cookies without the caramel filling?

Yes, simply make the cookie dough, scoop and bake the cookies.

I hope you enjoy this delicious cookie recipe as much as my friends and family do!

apple caramel cookies recipe

Apple Cinnamon Cookies with Caramel Center

5 from 29 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling time 20 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18

Ingredients
  

  • 180 grams All-Purpose Flour 1 ½ cups
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 100 grams Granulated Sugar ½ cup
  • 113 grams Brown Sugar (light or dark) ½ cup
  • 113 grams Unsalted Butter, room temperature ½ cup / 1 stick
  • 1 large Egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup Apple, peeled, cored and shredded 1 medium apple
  • 18 pieces Caramel squares (store bought or homemade)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare two baking sheets by lining with parchment paper.
  • Preheat oven to 350° F
  • Place flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Whisk together.
  • Using a hand-held or stand- mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together until smooth.
  • Add the egg and mix until smooth.
  • Stir in the grated apple.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Roll 18 rounded balls of dough (approximately 2 teaspoons each) and place on prepared cookie sheets.
  • Make 18 small discs using the cookie dough (approximately ½").
  • Using your thumb, make a small indentation in each cookie ball (the indentation should be large enough for the caramel.
  • Place a caramel in each indentation. Place the cookie dough discs over the caramel. Seal the caramel in the cookie dough by rolling into a ball (ensure no caramel is showing).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 – 12 minutes. The cookies will be a light golden color on top.
  • Remove pans from oven and let cool for 5 minutes then move to cool completely on wire racks.

Video

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1 Comments

  1. Lori Bosworth

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    5 stars
    I would never have thought to make caramel apple cookies. What a delicious and innovative cookie recipe!

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