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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
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If you’re in search of a comforting treat that captures the essence of autumn, look no further than these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies. Combining the warm spices typically found in apple pie with a buttery cookie base and rich salted caramel drizzle, these delightful cookies are perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. The soft, chewy texture paired with sweet apple filling creates a nostalgic experience that will leave you wanting more. Bake a batch today and enjoy the magic of fall in every bite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 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 if cider isn’t available)
  • 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 (for caramel)
  • 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crumble)
  • 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. Cream softened butter and sugars until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract and eggs.
  2. Gradually add combined dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices) until dough forms. Chill for at least four hours.
  3. Prepare apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and spices until tender.
  4. Make salted caramel sauce by melting sugar, then adding butter and cream; cool slightly.
  5. Scoop chilled dough into balls and roll in cinnamon-sugar before placing on baking sheets.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until puffed but slightly underdone.
  7. After cooling slightly, create an indent in each cookie to fill with apple mixture and drizzle with caramel.

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