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The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Caramel Apple Cookies (Easy Fall Recipe)

Three thick caramel apple cookies stacked on a white plate, generously drizzled with gooey caramel sauce.
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Make these soft and chewy Caramel Apple Cookies loaded with real apple pieces and gooey caramel. This easy recipe captures the cozy flavors of autumn in a perfect homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup finely diced fresh apple (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped and halved
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the diced fresh apple and the halved caramel candies using a spatula.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft. For a softer cookie, err on the side of underbaking slightly.
  9. Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once the cookies are cool, warm the caramel sauce slightly if needed for drizzling. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the tops of the cookies.
  11. Allow the drizzle to set before serving your soft baked cookies.

Notes

  • For the best soft baked cookies texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping.
  • Use firm, slightly tart apples for the best flavor contrast against the sweet caramel.
  • If you want a Crumbl copycat style, press the dough balls down slightly before baking and add a small piece of caramel on top halfway through baking.
  • Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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