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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
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If you’re craving a delightful twist on a classic dessert, these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies are the perfect choice! Imagine warm, spiced cookies bursting with tender apple filling and topped with a crunchy crumble, all drizzled with rich salted caramel. Ideal for cozy family gatherings or as a special after-dinner treat, these cookies are easy to make—even beginner bakers will impress their loved ones. With fall being the perfect season for apples, this recipe combines sweet and tart flavors that create an irresistible experience. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or saved for later, these cookies will quickly become a staple in your home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 4 large apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, cubed
  • 2 tbsp apple cider or 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • pinch of flaky sea salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 and 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 and 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Make the cookie dough by creaming softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, then fold in dry ingredients. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. For the apple filling, cook diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and spices until tender. Cool before using.
  3. Prepare salted caramel sauce by combining sugar, butter, and cream over heat until smooth; allow to cool slightly.
  4. Scoop chilled dough into balls and chill again for at least 4 hours.
  5. Bake at 365°F until golden brown; cool slightly before adding apple filling and crumble topping.

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