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recipe caramel apple cookies
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Ginger-Spiced Caramel Apple Cookies combine warm cinnamon, zesty ginger, sweet caramel, and tart apples for a delightful autumn treat. Topped with salted caramel and toasted almonds, they’re perfect for cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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- 225g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure and a tender crumb.
- 1 tsp (5g) Baking Soda: Leavening agent for a light texture.
- ½ tsp (2g) Salt: Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
- 115g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Creates a light and fluffy base.
- 200g (1 cup) Packed Brown Sugar: Adds moisture, chewiness, and caramel flavor.
- 100g (½ cup) Granulated Sugar: Contributes to sweetness and browning.
- 1 Large Egg: Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor.
- 1 tsp (2g) Ground Cinnamon: Adds warmth and aroma.
- ½ tsp (1g) Ground Ginger: Complements the cinnamon.
- 1 cup (150g) Diced Fresh Apple: Adds tartness and texture.
- ½ cup (80g) Toasted Almond Pieces: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
- 120ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream: For a rich caramel sauce.
- 200g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar (for caramel): Base of the caramel.
- 60g (¼ cup) Unsalted Butter (for caramel): Adds richness to the caramel.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Fresh Ginger (for caramel): Infuses caramel with spice.
- ½ tsp (2g) Flaky Sea Salt (for caramel drizzle): Balances caramel sweetness.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugars: Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold in diced apples.
- Form Cookies: Drop heaping tablespoons onto baking sheets.
- Bake to Golden: Bake for 12-14 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- Make Caramel: Combine sugar and butter in a saucepan, stirring until amber.
- Infuse & Finish Caramel: Stir in ginger, then carefully whisk in heavy cream and salt.
- Cool & Drizzle: Cool cookies, then drizzle with caramel.
- Add Almonds: Sprinkle with toasted almonds.
Notes
For a smoother caramel, let it cool slightly before drizzling. Granny Smith apples provide the best tartness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg