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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
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Experience the essence of fall with these delightful Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies. These cookies capture the comforting flavors of apple pie in a handheld treat, featuring a tender spiced cookie base filled with warm apple goodness and topped with a drizzle of rich salted caramel. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as an irresistible snack, these cookies are quick to prepare and easy to make ahead. Whether shared with loved ones or enjoyed solo, they are sure to become a cherished favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup salted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 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. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream softened butter with sugars until fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; mix until combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
  4. For the apple filling: Cook diced apples with butter and spices until tender. Cool.
  5. For the salted caramel sauce: Combine sugar and butter in a saucepan; add cream gradually and stir until thickened.
  6. Scoop chilled dough into balls and roll in a spice-sugar mixture before placing on parchment-lined sheets.
  7. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are set. Cool slightly before pressing an indent into each cookie.
  8. Fill each indent with apple filling and top with crumble pieces followed by drizzling caramel sauce.

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