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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

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If you’re seeking a delightful treat that embodies the warmth and flavors of fall, look no further than these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies. With a soft and spiced dough enveloping tender apples, topped with a crunchy crumble, and drizzled with rich salted caramel sauce, these cookies offer the comforting essence of traditional apple pie in a handheld version. They’re perfect for cozy evenings, festive gatherings, or simply when you crave something sweet. Enjoy these delectable bites that will surely become a family favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 4 large apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, cubed
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crumble)
  • 2 and 3/4 tsp cinnamon (for crumble)
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted (for crumble)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar (for crumble)
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for crumble)
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon (for crumble)
  • Pinch of salt (for crumble)

Instructions

  1. Cream together butter and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla extract and eggs; mix until combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices to form dough; chill for 30 minutes.
  4. For the apple filling, cook diced apples with butter, lemon juice, brown sugar, and spices until tender; cool.
  5. Prepare salted caramel by melting sugar until golden, adding butter and cream; cool slightly.
  6. Scoop chilled dough into balls and refrigerate for at least four hours.
  7. Make crumble topping by mixing melted butter with sugar and spices; bake until golden.
  8. Preheat oven to 365°F; bake cookie dough balls for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Once cooled, fill cookies with apple mixture, top with crumble, and drizzle with caramel.

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