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Easy Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies

Easy Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies for Cozy Fall Indulgence

These Easy Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies offer a delightful fall treat with soft, chewy texture and delicious caramel apple flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter cold
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar use dark brown for richer flavor
  • 1 large Egg can use flax egg for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Apple Juice Concentrate can use apple cider
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract optional
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt optional for low-sodium diets
  • 2 cups Granny Smith Apples or Honeycrisp, Braeburn
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce homemade or store-bought
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Diced Apples toss in flour to prevent sogginess
  • 1 cup Streusel let it cool completely
  • 1/4 cup Caramel Drizzle to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Skillet
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then stir in flour, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, cooking for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the egg, apple juice concentrate, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices.
  6. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes until the edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and caramel sauce.
  11. Frost the cooled cookies generously with the cream cheese frosting.
  12. Top with diced apples, cooled streusel, and a drizzle of caramel sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for the best results. Pat diced apples dry before tossing in flour to keep the texture.

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