Description
Sweet and spicy “caramel-drizzled apple cinnamon cookies” bring autumn’s warmth to classic dessert lovers. Buttery, crisp edges blend with gooey caramel center, promising delightful comfort in each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (200 grams) diced firm tart apples (Granny Smith or Honey Crisp)
Sugar and Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) packed dark brown sugar
Spices:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Transform diced apples with a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon in a skillet, gently cooking until they soften and release their aromatic essence. Allow the mixture to cool completely, concentrating its rich flavors.
- Whip butter with brown and granulated sugars, creating a luxurious base. Introduce vanilla and egg, blending until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate vessel. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring carefully to maintain a smooth, uniform texture.
- Gently fold the cooled apple mixture into the dough, ensuring even distribution. If the dough feels too loose, refrigerate briefly to firm up the consistency.
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper. Carefully portion the dough onto the sheets, leaving ample space between each cookie. Bake until the edges turn a delicate golden brown, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- After removing from the oven, let the cookies rest momentarily on the baking sheet to set. Transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Elevate the cookies with an elegant drizzle of salted caramel sauce, creating a glossy, indulgent finish that complements the spiced apple notes.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Cookies by thoroughly draining cooked apples and patting them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture before adding to the dough.
- Enhance Flavor Depth by using a mix of sweet and tart apple varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for a more complex taste profile.
- Control Cookie Texture by chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking, which helps prevent spreading and creates a chewier, more concentrated cookie.
- Make Gluten-Free by substituting all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the same delicious texture and taste for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg