Description
Chewy, tender cookies packed with fresh diced Gala apples and a sweet caramel swirl, offering the perfect balance of fall flavors in an easy-to-make treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup (226g) Unsalted Butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup (200g) Brown Sugar, packed
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 medium Fresh Gala Apples, diced small (¼-inch cubes)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Caramel Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dice apples into small, uniform cubes and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced apples using a silicone spatula. If dough is too wet, chill for 15 minutes.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
- Drizzle warmed caramel sauce over each cookie and swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers look soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened but not melted to prevent excessive spreading. Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven as they continue to cook on the hot sheet. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: fall cookies, caramel apple cookies, soft cookies, easy baking, autumn recipes, apple dessert