Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Caramel Apple Cookies – Crumbl Copycat. Perfectly soft and bursting with the sweetness of tart green apples, warm cinnamon, and creamy caramel frosting, these cookies are an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, each bite will transport you to autumn bliss. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have a batch ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp concentrated apple juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 green apple (diced)
- For Cream Cheese Frosting: 5 oz cream cheese, 4 tbsp softened butter, 3 tbsp caramel sauce, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, concentrated apple juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add flour and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice) along with baking soda and salt until a dough forms.
- Gently fold in diced apples.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the prepared baking sheet; bake for 12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Cool cookies slightly before topping with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg