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Apple Pie Cookies with Caramel

Apple Pie Cookies with Caramel – Bite-Sized, Chewy, and Sweetly Spiced

These Apple Pie Cookies with Caramel are a fun, handheld twist on a classic dessert. Soft, chewy cookies are filled with tender cinnamon-spiced apple chunks and drizzled with rich caramel for the ultimate fall treat. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, cozy afternoons, or anytime you crave that warm apple pie flavor in bite-sized form.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup finely chopped peeled apple about 1 medium apple
For the Caramel Drizzle:
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make the Cookie Dough
  1. In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined. Fold in chopped apples.
Scoop and Bake
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
Add Caramel
  1. Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle with caramel sauce using a spoon or piping bag. Let caramel set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Apple tips: Use a firm apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to prevent soggy cookies.
Make ahead: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Variation: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the caramel drizzle for a salted caramel twist.