...
Go Back
–+ servings
Soft caramel apple cookie with gooey caramel drizzle.

Easy Caramel Apple Cookie Recipe

These Caramel Apple Cookies bring together the nostalgic flavors of caramel apples in a soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced cookie. With chunks of fresh apple, warm cinnamon, and a drizzle of gooey caramel, they are the ultimate fall treat. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
Print Pin
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Cookie scoop For uniform cookie sizes
  • 1 Silicone baking mat Prevents sticking and ensures even baking
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Helps cookies cool properly
  • 1 Sharp knife or apple corer For dicing apples
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed mixing bowl Prevents ingredients from moving while mixing

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda Helps cookies rise slightly
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Adds warm spice flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg Enhances the spice blend
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter softened Adds richness and texture
  • ¾ cup Brown sugar packed Adds moisture and caramel notes
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar Balances sweetness
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Diced apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best
  • ½ cup Caramel bits or chopped caramel candies Melts into perfect pockets of caramel
  • ½ cup Quick oats optional Adds texture (for caramel apple oatmeal cookies)
  • ¼ cup Chopped walnuts or pecans optional For caramel apple crunch cookies

Instructions

  • Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg) in a bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugars until fluffy, then add egg and vanilla.
  • Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients, then fold in diced apples and caramel bits.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
  • Melt caramel candies with a splash of cream in the microwave.
  • Drizzle melted caramel over completely cooled cookies.
  • Allow the caramel to set for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 45g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.8mg