Best 8 Caramel Apple Nut Cookies Recipes

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Caramel apple nut cookies are a delightful treat that blends the sweet and tangy flavors of apples, the richness of caramel, and the crunchy texture of nuts. These cookies are perfect for fall baking, as they capture the essence of the season with the warm and inviting flavors of caramel apples. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect batch of caramel apple nut cookies, ensuring that your taste buds are tantalized and your loved ones are impressed.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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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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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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

CARAMEL APPLE-NUT BARS



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Looking for a tasty dessert using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour? Then try these bars baked with apple, nuts and oats - a delicious treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup caramel topping
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 medium apple, peeled, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat 2 cups flour, the oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and butter with electric mixer on low speed, or mix with spoon, until crumbly. Press about 3 cups of the mixture in pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix caramel topping and 3 tablespoons flour. Sprinkle apple and pecans over partially baked crust. Drizzle with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL APPLE BITES



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Kids can help make these perfect fall bites by dipping the baked cookies in caramel and nuts. It's a fun food craft for all of us. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

FILLING:
1/3 cup finely chopped unpeeled apple
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
DOUGH:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
2/3 cup evaporated milk
Green toothpicks
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine filling ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened; set aside to cool. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Flatten and place 1/4 teaspoon filling in center of each. Fold dough over filling and reshape into balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a small saucepan over low heat, heat caramels and evaporated milk until caramels are melted; stir until smooth. Insert a toothpick into each cookie and dip into caramel until completely coated; allow excess to drip off. Dip bottoms into nuts. Place on wire racks to set.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31 mg cholesterol, Sodium 157 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 6 g protein.

EASY CARAMEL APPLE BARS



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Bake the irresistible combination of caramel and apples in an easy cookie mix bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup cold butter
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1 egg
1 cup finely chopped peeled apple
3/4 cup caramel topping
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, cut butter into cookie mix using fork or pastry blender. Stir in egg until mixture is crumbly.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups cookie mixture. Press remaining cookie mixture into bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes. Sprinkle apple evenly over crust. In small bowl, mix caramel topping and flour; drizzle over apples. Sprinkle reserved cookie mixture over apples.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL APPLE BARS II



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A fall favorite with baked apples and gooey caramel. A great rainy day project!

Provided by Christine

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ cups butter, melted
2 cups apples - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ cups caramel ice cream topping
½ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 15x10 inch jellyroll pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, quick cooking oats, brown sugar, and baking soda. Stir in the melted butter. Mix until crumbly. This is the crust. Press 1/2 of this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 8 minutes in preheated oven.
  • In a small pan, over medium heat combine the caramel topping and the remaining 1/2 cup of flour. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. This is the caramel filling.
  • Spread apple slices evenly over the baked crust. Sprinkle on the nuts. Then Pour the caramel filling over the apple layer. Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the top of everything. Bake again for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 98.1 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set, but not overbake, as they will continue to firm up as they cool.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to prevent breakage.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These Caramel Apple Nut Cookies are a delicious and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. With their soft and chewy texture, sweet and tangy caramel apple filling, and crunchy walnuts, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you're looking for a special dessert to serve at a party or a cozy snack to enjoy at home, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

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