Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Caramel Apple Cookies, a Crumbl copycat recipe that brings together the sweetness of fresh apples and rich caramel frosting. Each cookie features a soft, spiced cinnamon base topped with creamy caramel and chunks of juicy apple, creating a perfect treat for cozy gatherings or a satisfying dessert at home. Easy to prepare and customizable, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. Whether you enjoy them warm, with a scoop of ice cream, or drizzled with extra caramel sauce, these cookies offer an irresistible taste experience that captures the essence of autumn.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup butter (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 large egg (at room temperature)
2 tbsp concentrated apple juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp allspice
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
5 oz cream cheese (softened)
4 tbsp butter (softened)
3 tbsp caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup flour (for streusel)
1 tbsp granulated sugar (for streusel)
1/4 tsp cinnamon (for streusel)
1/4 tsp salt (for streusel)
1 & 1/2 tbsp cold butter (for streusel)
1 green apple (sliced into cubes)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In one mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, concentrated apple juice, and vanilla extract; mix well.
In another bowl, combine flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in diced green apples.
Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
For the frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in caramel sauce and powdered sugar to desired consistency.
Once cooled, frost each cookie generously with caramel frosting.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 190
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Experiment with different types of apples for varying flavors. Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to achieve thicker cookies. For added crunch and flavor, consider incorporating nuts like pecans or walnuts.