Description

These Crumbl-inspired Caramel Apple Cookies are thick, chewy, and topped with a sweet apple pie filling and rich caramel drizzle. With warm cinnamon spices and real apple pieces, they taste just like fall in cookie form. Perfect for sharing… or not.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Apple Topping:

2 medium apples, peeled and diced small (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp lemon juice

For the Caramel Drizzle:

1/2 cup soft caramels (about 10 pieces)

1 tbsp heavy cream or milk

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Instructions

Make the cookies:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Scoop dough into large balls (about ¼ cup each). Flatten slightly and place on baking sheet.

Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are just set. Let cool completely.

Make the apple topping:

In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.

Cook for 5–7 minutes, until apples are soft and syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool.

Make the caramel drizzle:

Microwave caramels and cream in a bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and pourable.

Assemble the cookies:

Spoon a bit of the apple topping onto each cooled cookie.

Drizzle warm caramel over the top.

Let set slightly before serving (or enjoy warm and gooey!).

Notes

These cookies are best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for 3 days.
Reheat slightly before serving for that melty caramel topping.
You can make the cookies smaller for more servings—just reduce baking time slightly.