Description
These soft, spiced Caramel-Drizzled Apple Cinnamon Cookies are packed with fresh apple bits and warm cinnamon flavor, finished with a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for cozy fall days, these chewy apple cinnamon cookies are a must-have treat for any apple dessert lover.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup diced apple (about 1 medium apple, peeled and cored)
For the Caramel Drizzle:
½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional, for a thinner drizzle)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in diced apples.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to help prevent spreading.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Add the Caramel Drizzle: In a small bowl, mix caramel sauce with heavy cream (if using) for a thinner drizzle. Drizzle over the cooled cookies before serving.
Notes
For best results, use a firm apple variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, which adds a nice balance to the sweetness.
Chilling the dough helps keep the cookies thick and chewy.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 160 kcal per cookie