Description
Sweet Caramel Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies are the perfect autumn treat, blending warm cinnamon and sugar flavors with luscious caramel and crunchy apples. These soft, chewy cookies evoke cozy memories of fall and are sure to delight friends and family at any gathering. With their golden edges and gooey centers, every bite feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 cup diced tart apples (like Granny Smith)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in diced apples and half of the caramel sauce until evenly distributed.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon before placing them on parchment-lined baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Drizzle with additional caramel before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg