Caramel Frosted Apple Cookies
Soft, spiced, and utterly irresistible, these Caramel Frosted Apple Cookies are the perfect autumnal treat! Packed with real, finely diced apples and a touch of warm cinnamon, these cookies strike a beautiful balance of sweetness and cozy flavor. Topped with a rich, buttery caramel frosting that comes together in minutes, every bite is a heavenly blend of tender cookie and creamy caramel bliss. Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday baking, or an indulgent snack, this recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Serve them with a hot cup of cider or coffee, and let the comforting flavors of apple and caramel steal the show.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 medium Apple (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed, for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Gently fold in the finely diced apple.
Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are set.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the caramel frosting. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar and milk, bringing the mixture to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth. If it's too thick, add a tiny splash of milk to thin it out.
Spread the caramel frosting over the cooled cookies using a butter knife or spoon.
Let the frosting set for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.6 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.9 g | 470% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 610 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 1418 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 593.4 g | 216% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 442.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 296 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 776 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
