Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies, where the warm and comforting flavors of spiced apples meet a crumbly topping and a rich salted caramel drizzle. These delightful treats are reminiscent of classic apple pie but in an easy-to-enjoy cookie form. Perfect for fall gatherings, cozy nights at home, or holiday celebrations, these cookies offer a blend of sweet and savory that will leave everyone wanting more. With straightforward preparation steps and make-ahead options, you can whip up these cookies effortlessly, ensuring they become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 4 large apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup salted butter, cubed
- 2 tbsp apple cider or 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 and 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup granulated sugar for caramel
- 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
- pinch of flaky sea salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for crumble
- 2 and 3/4 tsp cinnamon for crumble
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg for crumble
- 1/8 tsp allspice for crumble
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves for crumble
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted for crumble
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed for crumble
- 1 and 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar for crumble
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for crumble
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon for crumble
- pinch of salt for crumble
Instructions
- Make the cookie dough by creaming softened butter and sugars, then mix in eggs and dry ingredients. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, sugar, and spices until tender. Cool down.
- Create the salted caramel sauce by combining sugar and butter with cream; let cool to thicken.
- Scoop chilled dough into balls and chill again before baking at 365°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Assemble cookies by pressing an indent into each, filling with apple mixture, topping with crumble, and finishing with caramel drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie - approx. 65g
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg