Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the delightful world of baking with our Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies! These delectable treats combine the comforting flavors of apple pie with a gooey salted caramel twist and a crispy cookie shell. Perfect for gatherings, dessert tables, or just a cozy night at home, these cookies are bound to impress everyone who tries them!

Why Make This Recipe

Why should you make these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies? For starters, they beautifully merge the classic tastes of fall into a convenient cookie format. With tender chunks of apples, a sweet and salty caramel drizzle, and a crunchy crumble topping, these cookies are a sensory delight. They not only taste amazing but are also visually appealing, making them perfect for any occasion. Plus, they bring a homemade touch that always warms the heart.

How to Make Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Ingredients

To create these mouthwatering cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

• Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup salted butter, softened at room temperature (226 grams)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled (390 grams)
  • 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

• Apple Filling:

  • 4 large apples, peeled and diced (775 grams or 27 ounces of diced apple)
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, cubed (4 tbsp)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider (or 1 tsp of lemon juice)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

• Salted Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar (206 grams)
  • 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (like Maldon brand)

• Crumble Topping:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 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

Directions

1. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugars together. Add in the vanilla and eggs; mix until just combined. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until a dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. Make the Apple Filling: Dice the apples and combine with all the filling ingredients in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-18 minutes until tender, then cool the mixture.
3. Make the Salted Caramel Sauce: Follow a simple recipe to prepare salted caramel sauce and let it cool.
4. Scoop & Chill the Dough: Scoop the dough into 65-gram balls and chill them for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
5. Make the Crumble: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix the crumble ingredients and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
6. Bake the Cookies: Preheat to 365°F (185°C). Roll the dough balls in a sugar and spice mixture, place them on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
7. Assemble Cookies: Once cooled, fill the cookies with apple pie filling, add crumble, and drizzle with salted caramel sauce.

How to Serve Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Serve these cookies warm for the best experience! A scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside can elevate them even further. For an elegant touch, plate them with a light dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of additional salted caramel.

How to Store Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. To enjoy them later, simply reheat in the oven for a few minutes.

Tips to Make Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

• Chill the Dough: Ensure your dough is well-chilled to maintain shape while baking.
• Taste the Apples: Adjust the sugar in the apple filling based on the sweetness of your apples.
• Experiment with Spices: Feel free to add or reduce spices according to your taste preferences.

Variations

Consider adding nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for an added crunch. You can also experiment with different types of apples for various flavor profiles.

FAQs

1. Can I freeze the cookie dough?
Yes! You can freeze the rolled dough balls for up to a month. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before baking.

2. What apple variety works best?
Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith apples are fantastic choices for their crunch and flavor.

3. Can I use store-bought caramel sauce?
Absolutely! If you’re short on time, using store-bought caramel will still yield delicious results.

Indulge yourself and your loved ones with these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies. They’re a delightful treat that will fill your home with the enticing aromas of fall and provide a delicious escape with every bite!

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Indulge in these delightful cookies that combine the comforting flavors of apple pie with a gooey salted caramel twist, all wrapped in a crispy cookie shell. Perfect for any occasion!

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, Baking

Servings 24 cookies

Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients

  

Cookie Dough

• 1 cup salted butter, softened at room temperature (226 grams)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled (390 grams)
• 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

Apple Filling

• 4 large apples, peeled and diced (775 grams or 27 ounces of diced apple)
• 1/4 cup salted butter, cubed (4 tbsp)
• 2 tbsp apple cider (or 1 tsp of lemon juice)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 and 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Salted Caramel Sauce

• 1 cup granulated sugar (206 grams)
• 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp heavy cream
• Pinch of flaky sea salt (like Maldon brand)

Crumble Topping

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 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 all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

 

Make the Cookie Dough

• In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugars together. Add in the vanilla and eggs; mix until just combined. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until a dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.

Make the Apple Filling

• Dice the apples and combine with all the filling ingredients in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-18 minutes until tender, then cool the mixture.

Make the Salted Caramel Sauce

• Follow a simple recipe to prepare salted caramel sauce and let it cool.

Scoop & Chill the Dough

• Scoop the dough into 65-gram balls and chill them for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

Make the Crumble

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix the crumble ingredients and bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.

Bake the Cookies

• Preheat to 365°F (185°C). Roll the dough balls in a sugar and spice mixture, place them on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Assemble Cookies

• Once cooled, fill the cookies with apple pie filling, add crumble, and drizzle with salted caramel sauce.

Notes

Serve these cookies warm! A scoop of vanilla ice cream can elevate them even further. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. To enjoy later, simply reheat in the oven for a few minutes.

Keyword Apple Pie, Baking, Cookies, Fall Treats, Salted Caramel