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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies. This delightful treat combines the essence of traditional apple pie with the convenience of a cookie, making it perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet surprise after dinner. Each bite features a tender cookie filled with spiced apple goodness, topped with a crunchy crumble and drizzled with rich salted caramel sauce. These cookies not only taste heavenly but also fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma while baking. Prepare them ahead of time for school bake sales or family get-togethers—once you try them, they’ll become a cherished favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 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
  • 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. Mix in eggs and vanilla until combined.
  2. Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices; mix until just combined.
  3. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  4. For the apple filling, cook diced apples, butter, and spices in a pan until tender; cool.
  5. Prepare salted caramel sauce by melting sugar and butter; add cream and salt.
  6. Scoop chilled dough onto baking sheets; bake at 365°F for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Press indents into cookies and fill with apple mixture, top with crumble and drizzle with caramel.

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