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Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

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These Caramel Apple Pie Thumbprint Cookies combine the nostalgic flavors of apple pie with a gooey caramel center, perfect for cozy fall days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 12 soft caramel candies
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until creamy and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms. Don’t overmix!
  6. To make the apple pie filling, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened. Let cool slightly.
  7. Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Use your thumb or a teaspoon to press an indent into the center of each dough ball.
  9. Spoon the apple pie filling into each thumbprint indentation.
  10. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. While the cookies are cooling, melt the caramel candies with the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
  12. Drizzle or spoon the melted caramel over the apple pie filling in each cookie. Let them cool completely before serving.

Notes

[‘Chill the cookie dough for 15-20 minutes if it feels too soft to work with.’, ‘Use a small spoonful of apple filling to avoid spillage during baking.’, ‘Stir constantly while melting caramel to prevent clumps or burning.’, ‘Dice apples small for even cooking in the filling.’]

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Keywords: Caramel Apple Pie Cookies, Fall Dessert, Thumbprint Cookies, Apple Pie Cookies, Caramel Cookies

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