Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies
Delicious cookies that combine the warm flavors of caramel and apple, topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced green apples Freshly diced for best results.
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce High-quality caramel is recommended.
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup homemade streusel optional, for topping
Instructions
Baking Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
- Gradually mix the flour blend into your wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples to ensure even distribution.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown.
- While the cookies bake, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and caramel sauce until smooth.
- Once the cookies cool, top each one with the cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with homemade streusel if desired.
Notes
To keep your cookies fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for two weeks. Cookies can also be frozen for up to three months.