Description
The Best Caramel Apple Cookies – Crumbl Copycat are the ultimate fall treat that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and fresh apples with a creamy caramel frosting. These cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with a delightful streusel for added crunch. Perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday festivities, this recipe is not only easy to follow but also yields an irresistible dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds. Indulge in these sweet, comforting cookies that beautifully capture the essence of autumn with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp concentrated apple juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 green apple (diced)
- For the cream cheese frosting: 5 oz cream cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp caramel sauce
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg, apple juice, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in caramel sauce and powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- Once cooled, spread frosting on cookies and top with streusel if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg