Description
Chewy cookies filled with spiced apple filling and topped with homemade caramel. A portable, comforting dessert capturing the essence of autumn pies in a bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
4 cups peeled, finely chopped apples (Granny Smith or similar)
2 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tbsp lemon juice
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 cups salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix flour, oats, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice to butter mixture. Beat until combined.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough forms.
Chill dough for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, and 3/4 cup brown sugar until softened (10-15 minutes).
Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Flatten with a fork to create a crisscross top.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
Drizzle caramel sauce over cooled cookies while warm.
Sprinkle remaining cinnamon and nutmeg for garnish.
Notes
Chill dough for firmer texture
Use parchment paper for non-stick baking
Store in airtight container with wax paper between layers to prevent caramel from melting
Substitute caramel with maple syrup glaze if desired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg