Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies That Will Melt Your Heart
Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies are a sweet, fall-inspired treat featuring tart apples and a creamy frosting.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup cold butter makes for a rich, flaky texture
- 1 cup sugar sweetens the dough
- ½ cup brown sugar adds moisture and a subtle caramel flavor
- 1 large egg binds the ingredients together
- ¼ cup concentrated apple juice enhances the apple flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds warmth and aroma
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour provides structure
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon brings cozy fall spice
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger complements apple and caramel
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg adds warmth and earthiness
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice deepens the spice profile
- ½ teaspoon salt balances the sweetness
- 1 teaspoon baking soda helps the cookies rise
- ½ teaspoon baking powder lifts the batter
- 1 large Granny Smith apple diced to add bursts of tartness
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese provides a smooth base
- 2 cups powdered sugar sweetens the frosting
- ¼ cup caramel sauce for sweetness and drizzle
For Topping (Optional)
- ¼ cup additional caramel sauce drizzle for extra sweetness
- ½ cup streusel topping adds crunch and texture
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium skillet, melt the cold butter over medium heat until completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, concentrated apple juice, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Whisk together flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Portion out 9 dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes until edges are slightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and caramel sauce, whipping until fluffy.
- Frost each cookie with the cream cheese caramel frosting.
- Top each cookie with diced green apple, streusel, and optional caramel sauce drizzle.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for fall gatherings and can be customized with nuts or different spices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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