Caramel Apple Cookies

Difficulty Level: Easy

12:44 pm
September 20, 2024

Autumn is finally here! To celebrate, we’re bringing you an easy-to-make treat that’s filled with all your favorite fall flavors. Caramel Apple Cookies have a Snickerdoodle cookie base, a layer of tangy cream cheese frosting, tart green apple chunks, and a sprinkle of homemade streusel to deliver the perfect balance of comfort and indulgence. Whip up a batch to serve at your fall gatherings, as an after-school snack, or for a cozy night in and get ready to enjoy all that fall has to offer.

Servings: 40 Caramel Apple Cookies

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Ingredients

Cookies:

1 pkg. Wooden Spoon® Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough
1 green apple, sliced into cubes
Caramel sauce

Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
6 tbsp. butter, softened
3 tbsp. caramel sauce
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 c. powdered sugar

Homemade Streusel:

1/4 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tbsp. butter, cold and cubed

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Make It Happen

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Break apart your cookie dough cubes and place them 2” apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 13-17 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet and transfer to cooling racks. Let cool completely.

Step 2

Start by preparing your streusel. Melt the butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is fully moistened and forms clumps.

Step 3

Return the skillet to the heat, stirring frequently until the streusel turns golden brown. Transfer the streusel to a plate to let cool.

Step 4

Make your cream cheese frosting by beating together the softened cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Add the powdered sugar and caramel sauce to the cream cheese and butter mixture. Continue to whip until light and fluffy. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.