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Apple Cookies with Caramel

Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time1 hour 26 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Cookies
Servings: 3 dozen

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheets
  • Cooling racks
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 medium apples peeled, cored, diced (about 2 cups)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • Demerara sugar for topping
  • Caramel sauce store-bought or homemade, warmed

Instructions

  • In a bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Fold into butter mixture.
  • Fold in apples and lemon zest. Chill 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment. Roll dough into balls and coat in brown sugar. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle lightly with Demerara sugar.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
  • Once fully cooled, drizzle cookies with warm caramel sauce.