Caramel Apple Cookies: A Soft and Chewy Fall Treat
These Caramel Apple Cookies are a delicious fall treat! They’re soft, chewy, and packed with the flavors of caramel, apple pie spice, and fresh apples.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup apple juice
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large tart apple, peeled and coarsely shredded
Frosting:
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons apple juice
- 2 ⅔ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Make the Cookie Dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar. Add the baking soda, apple pie spice, and salt, and mix until well combined. Beat in the egg and apple juice, then gradually add the flour until a dough forms. Stir in the shredded apple.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. 3. Make the Frosting: While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, and apple juice. Cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost and Decorate: Frost the cooled cookies with the caramel frosting and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
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