Description
Crumbl Copycat Caramel Apple Cookies blend nostalgic fall flavors with irresistible sweetness, creating a perfect dessert that feels like autumn’s warm embrace. Cinnamon-kissed cookies topped with luscious caramel drizzle will make sweet memories for cookie enthusiasts who crave comfort and indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Cookie Base and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Caramel Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (optional, for salted caramel)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create the cookie base by vigorously creaming butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and airy, then incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending until silky smooth.
- Develop the dry ingredient mixture by whisking flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overworking the dough and maintain a tender texture.
- Portion the cookie dough using a large scoop, placing each mound onto the prepared baking sheet with slight flattening to encourage even spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as an indicator of perfect doneness, then allow complete cooling on a wire rack.
- Craft the apple topping by melting butter in a saucepan, then introducing diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon, simmering until the fruit softens and caramelizes.
- Thicken the apple mixture by stirring in cornstarch and water, cooking for an additional two minutes until the sauce reaches a glossy, luxurious consistency.
- Allow the apple topping to cool slightly, then generously spoon over each cookie, creating a luscious fruit layer.
- Enhance the cookies with a decadent caramel sauce drizzle, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor impact.
- Optionally elevate the final presentation by sprinkling a pinch of sea salt, which will accentuate the sweet-savory profile of the cookies.
- Serve the cookies warm or at room temperature, inviting everyone to indulge in this delightful treat.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and balanced sweetness in the topping.
- Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create a thicker, chewier cookie.
- Adjust cornstarch amount in apple topping to control thickness – less for a runnier sauce, more for a thicker consistency.
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version, ensuring the same rich, tender cookie base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg