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Salted Caramel Apple Cookies

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Chewy apple cookies layered with warm fall spice, rich caramel flavor, and a touch of flaky salt. They balance sweet, buttery, fruity, and salty flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Caramel candies or soft caramel, for cookies
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and finely chop the apples. Pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and kosher salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture just until a dough forms. Fold in the prepared apples and caramel pieces.
  6. Portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the centers, about 10 to 14 minutes.
  8. Let the cookies cool briefly on the baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack. Finish with flaky sea salt before serving.

Notes

  • Pat the chopped apples thoroughly dry so excess moisture does not make the cookies cakey.
  • A firm, tart apple works especially well and balances the sweetness of the caramel.
  • Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

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