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To create the perfect batch of Caramel Apple Cookies, understanding the role of each ingredient is crucial. Each component contributes to flavor, texture, and overall enjoyment of the cookies. Let’s break down the core ingredients that make this recipe successful.

CARAMEL APPLE COOKIES 🍎🍏

Celebrate the flavors of autumn with these scrumptious Caramel Apple Cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with tart apples and gooey caramel, they're perfect for gatherings or tea time. This easy recipe walks you through each step, ensuring every cookie turns out perfectly. Discover tips on choosing apples, mixing ingredients, and enhancing flavors for a delightful seasonal treat. Bake some love this fall! #CaramelAppleCookies #FallBaking #AutumnTreats #BakingRecipes #CookieLovers #DessertIdeas
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups diced apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1 cup caramel bits or soft caramel candies, chopped
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, pecans or walnuts work well)
Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Method
 

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
      Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
        In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
          Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
            Fold in the diced apples, caramel bits, and nuts (if using) gently to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
              Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
                If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie to enhance the caramel flavor.
                  Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
                    Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
                      Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 24 cookies