Caramel-Drizzled Apple Cinnamon Cookies Recipe
These Caramel-Drizzled Apple Cinnamon Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet, fruity, and nutty flavors. Soft and chewy, with a delightful caramel drizzle, they are sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
For the Caramel Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, then fold in the apples and nuts.
- Bake the Cookies – Drop rounded dough onto baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Drizzle with Caramel – Once cooled, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
