Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
A delightful blend of apple pie flavors and salted caramel, these cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup salted butter, softened at room temperature (226 grams)
- 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 (390 grams)
- 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
For the Apple Filling
- 4 large apples, peeled and diced (775 grams)
- 1/4 cup salted butter, cubed (4 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp apple cider (use 1 tsp of lemon juice if you don't have cider)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 and 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar (206 grams)
- 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream Plus 1 tbsp
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 and 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
For the Crumble Topping
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 and 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Plus 1 tbsp
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed.
- Add the sugars and mix until combined, about 1 minute.
- Add the vanilla and eggs, mixing until just combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to roll into balls.
Make the Apple Filling
- Peel and dice your apples.
- Add all the apple filling ingredients to a medium pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook for 15-18 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Once the apples reach your desired tenderness, transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool.
Make the Salted Caramel Sauce
- Follow the easy 10-minute recipe to make the salted caramel sauce.
- Allow it to cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes until it thickens.
Scoop & Chill the Dough
- Scoop the dough into balls weighing about 65 grams each and place them in an airtight container.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or freeze for 2 hours.
Make the Crumble
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Melt the butter in a bowl and add the remaining streusel ingredients.
- Mix until crumbly.
- Spread on a parchment-lined pan and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool.
Bake the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 365°F.
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and spices for coating.
- Roll the dough balls in this mixture and place them on the sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
- Let cool for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Assemble Cookies
- Spoon apple pie filling into the cooled cookies, sprinkle on the crumble, and drizzle with salted caramel sauce.
Serve & Store
- Enjoy the cookies immediately after assembling.
- For storage, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent spreading during baking. Use fresh apples for the best flavor. Prepare components ahead of time for convenience.