Best 8 Apple Spice Caramel Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, apple spice caramel cookies stand as a testament to culinary artistry. With their tantalizing aroma, irresistibly chewy texture, and symphony of sweet and spicy flavors, these cookies are sure to captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more. As you embark on a journey to discover the perfect recipe for these delectable delights, let us guide you through a world of culinary exploration, where the fusion of apples, spices, and caramel creates a taste sensation that will transport you to a realm of pure bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEWY CARAMEL APPLE COOKIES



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We took everyone's favorite fall snack and transformed it into a chewy cookie that tastes just like biting into a caramel apple. Whether they're the sweet ending to a savory meal or simply a midday treat, there's no better way to indulge than with these easy cookies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 baking apples, peeled, chopped
20 caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt with whisk; stir in oats. In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. On low speed, beat in flour mixture until blended. Stir in apples.
  • Onto cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 14 minutes or until golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool completely.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, cook caramels and water over low heat 7 minutes, stirring until smooth. Drizzle warm glaze over cookies. Let stand 15 minutes or until set. Store tightly covered up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg

APPLE SPICE CARAMEL COOKIES



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A totally unique cookie that will have everyone raving! Tart, sweet cookie surrounds a gooey caramel center.

Provided by Molly

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 1h42m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup softened butter
1 (7.4 ounce) box apple cider drink mix (such as Alpine® Spiced Apple Cider)
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (14 ounce) package caramel bits (such as Kraft®)

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and baking powder together in a bowl.
  • Combine butter, apple cider drink mix, sugar, and salt together in another bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Add the flour mixture gradually; mix until just combined. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Microwave caramels in a microwave-safe bowl until softened, about 20 seconds. Flatten caramels using the bottom of a glass.
  • Scoop cookie dough into balls about 1 tablespoon each. Flatten each ball slightly in your palm. Sandwich a caramel between 2 pieces of dough; pinch closed. Repeat with the remaining cookie dough and caramels. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until very lightly browned around the edges, 12 to 14 minutes. Slide parchment off of the baking sheet, onto your counter. Let cookies cool on the parchment.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 141.2 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

OATMEAL CARAMEL APPLE COOKIES



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This recipe for caramel apple cookies is a fun twist on traditional oatmeal raisin. These treats are hard to resist! -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant caramel pudding mix
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and pudding mix until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Beat in applesauce. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and apple., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Cool on pans 3 minutes. Serve warm or remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CARAMEL APPLE COOKIES



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It looks like a caramel apple but it's really a chocolate chip cookie. You can coat the caramel with your favorite type of nut, sprinkles or mini chips. I am often asked to bring these to parties.-Tammy Daniels, Batavia, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
48 round toothpicks
1 package (11 ounces) Kraft caramel bits
2 tablespoons water
1 cup finely chopped pecans, peanuts or M&M minis

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in chips., Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Immediately insert a round toothpick in center of each cookie. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine caramels and water. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Holding a cookie by the toothpick, dip cookie in caramel mixture, turning to coat. Allow excess to drip off. Immediately dip the bottom and sides in pecans., Place on waxed paper. Repeat with remaining cookies, caramel mixture and pecans. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CARAMEL APPLE COOKIES



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Craving caramel apples? Bake up a batch of cookies, and drizzle them with melted caramels.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (0.13 to 0.14 oz) strawberry, cherry, tropical punch or lemon-lime-flavored unsweetened soft drink mix
About 12 craft sticks (flat wooden sticks with round ends)
24 caramels (from 14-oz bag)
2 tablespoons water
Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, beat sugar, butter and shortening with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in vanilla and egg. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and soft drink mix (dry).
  • On lightly floured cloth-covered surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut with 3-inch round or apple-shaped cookie cutter. On ungreased cookie sheet, place cutouts 2 inches apart. Carefully insert 1 inch of wooden stick into side of each cookie.
  • Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and water over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. If caramel glaze becomes too stiff, heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until softened.
  • Spread top third of each cookie (opposite wooden stick) with caramel glaze. Hold cookie upright to allow glaze to drizzle down cookie. Sprinkle with candy sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1 g

CARAMEL APPLE COOKIES



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Light cookie with a apple caramel topping. Looks great for Halloween.

Provided by Poppy127

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup confectioners' sugar
⅔ cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed, divided
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
flat toothpicks
30 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
¾ cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, and 1 tablespoon apple juice concentrate together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; stir in flour and salt until dough is just combined. Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls and arrange on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden brown, 12 to 17 minutes. Immediately insert toothpicks in the center of each cookie. Place cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Combine caramels, 2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate, and water in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until mixture is smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon caramel sauce over each cookie, letting excess caramel sauce drip off.
  • Pour walnuts onto a plate. Press the bottom of each caramel-coated cookie into the walnuts and transfer to a sheet of waxed paper to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 14.4 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 92.2 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

CARAMEL APPLE COOKIES



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Lightly spiced caramel apple cookies, reminiscent of a crisp Autumn afternoon. Perfect with a steaming cup of apple cider!

Provided by Princess Crafty-Coo

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 cups rolled oats
1 (4 1/2 ounce) package dried apples, chopped into small pieces
1 (11 ounce) bag caramels, chopped (Kraft Premium Caramel Bits were used)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the egg, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in the rolled oats. Finally, stir in dried apple and caramel bits.
  • Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on baking sheets for a couple of minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1113, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 41.6, Sodium 796.9, Carbohydrate 181.5, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 118.9, Protein 13.4

CARAMEL FROSTED APPLE COOKIES



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These soft drop cookies smell just like apple pie. These freeze well. Great use for those apples in the fridge that look less than perfect.

Provided by Fairy Godmother

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 5 dozen, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 large egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup apple (peeled and grated)
1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup pecans
1/4 cup milk
icing
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup powdered sugar
4 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Beat butter, sugar and egg well.
  • Add apple, milk, raisins and nuts.
  • Add all dry ingredients.
  • Drop onto greased sheets.
  • Bake 350° for 10 minutes or until done.
  • Cool and top with icing.
  • Icing: Melt butter and sugar in small pan.
  • Stir and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Simmer 2 minutes.
  • Remove heat add icing sugar and milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.8, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 61.2, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9, Protein 0.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to help the cookies keep their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before dipping them in the caramel sauce.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These apple spice caramel cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their soft and chewy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and irresistible caramel coating, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these apple spice caramel cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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