Best 10 Caramel Apple Shortbread Cookies Recipes

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Caramel apple shortbread cookies are delightful treats that combine the flavors of sweet caramel, tart apples, and buttery shortbread crust. These cookies are perfect for fall gatherings, holiday parties, or as a special treat anytime of the year. With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, these cookies are sure to be a hit with friends and family.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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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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 SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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There is nothing like seeing my friends almost melt to the floor when they bite into something I made. These cookies never fail to elicit oohs and aahs. -Amber Taylor, Lenoir City, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup finely chopped dried apple chips
15 caramels
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Additional finely chopped dried apple chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon until blended. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in 1/3 cup apple chips., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. apple-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake 9-11 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small saucepan, melt caramels with cream and remaining cinnamon over medium heat, stirring frequently. Drizzle over cookies. If desired, sprinkle with additional apple chips. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SALTED CARAMEL SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Turn buttery shortbread into something extra special by simply topping with caramel, chocolate and a sprinkle of salt. It's a winning combination!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk
4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoons coarse (kosher or sea) salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups butter with electric mixer on high speed until creamy. Beat in sugar and vanilla. On low speed, beat in flour until blended.
  • Divide dough in half. Between 2 sheets of waxed paper, roll 1 portion of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter. On ungreased cookie sheet, place cutouts about 2 inches apart. Repeat with second portion of dough.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until set and just barely light golden (do not overbake). Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool completely.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and milk uncovered on High 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Frost each cookie with about 1 rounded teaspoon caramel mixture.
  • In small microwavable bowl, melt chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Drizzle chocolate over caramel on each cookie. Sprinkle generously with salt. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

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

CARAMEL APPLE COOKIE DESSERT



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This dessert is great to make if you forget you're supposed to bring a dish to a family gathering.

Provided by Cari

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 Red Delicious apples - peeled, cored and sliced
2 cups apple juice
1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 (18 ounce) container caramel dip

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
  • Place apple slices in a bowl and cover with apple juice.
  • Roll out cookie dough onto prepared sheet. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven 5 to 7 minutes, until set.
  • Warm the caramel dip in the microwave, and spread most of it over the cooled cookie. Remove the apple slices from the juice and arrange in rows over the caramel. Drizzle remaining caramel over apples. Cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.4 calories, Carbohydrate 78.6 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 289.9 mg, Sugar 52 g

SALTED CARAMEL APPLE COOKIES



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The tempting combination of caramel and apples together in a cookie -- perfect for cool fall days.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ salted caramel cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled apple (1 medium)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
15 caramels, unwrapped (from 14-oz bag)
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir together cookie mix, butter, egg, flour, apple pie spice, apple and pecans; stir until stiff dough forms and apple pieces are worked into dough. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets; flatten each cookie slightly with hand.
  • Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 4 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and cream uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring once, until caramels are melted. Stir in salt. Drizzle warm glaze over tops of cookies. Let stand about 15 minutes or until set. Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BAKED SHORTBREAD APPLE DESSERT



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Just a lovely comforting dessert that I've enjoyed making over the years and a nice change from the standard baked apple pie. It is great using the Girl Scout Shortbread cookies too. You can also substitute the shortbread cookies with oatmeal cookies.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
1 (10 ounce) box shortbread cookies, crushed
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
8 cups tart apples (sliced)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt 6 tablesppons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
  • Stir over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Transfer crumbs to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add remaining 2 tbls. butter, the sliced apples, 1 tbls. sugar and lemon juice to skillet.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat until apples are tender, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a 2 quart casserole dish, layer half of the apples and half of the crumbs.
  • Top with remaining apples, crumbs and then the almonds.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

CARAMEL SHORTBREAD



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Make and share this Caramel Shortbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground almonds
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons golden syrup
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
8 ounces high quality milk chocolate
1/3 cup toasted and sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Beat 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup sugar until pale.
  • Add flour and ground almonds to form a soft dough.
  • Press dough into a 8 inch square pan that has been greased,lined with parchment paper.
  • BakeBake shortbread at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes,or untilpale golden brown.
  • Leave in pan until cool.
  • To Make Topping: Cook 3/4 cup butter, 3/8 cup sugar, syrup, and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan on low heat.
  • Bring to a boil,stirring constantly.
  • Boil for 5 to 7 minutes until it has thickened and has a pale caramel color.
  • Spread caramel on cooled shortbread, and let set about 40 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate over low heat.
  • Spread melted chocolate on top of caramel and sprinkle on toasted almonds.

SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH WARM APPLES AND JAM



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WHILE chocolate desserts, fresh fruit sorbets and fruit tarts re main the classic, ever-popular French desserts, lighter, cookie- based desserts are appearing more frequently. Several Paris restaurants have recently offered sable, or shortbread cookie, desserts. This recipe comes from Jacqueline Fenix, a fine restaurant in Neuilly, a Paris suburb, where the chef, Michel Rubod, offers warm shortbread with sauteed apples and homemade apricot jam. At Tour d'Argent the menu recently featured a dessert made of three layers of sables interlaced with fresh raspberries, all set in a pool of fresh raspberry sauce, while at Jacques Cagna sables came warm from the oven, accompanied by sauteed apples and cinnamon ice cream.

Provided by Patricia Wells

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup almonds, ground to a fine powder
1/4 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup (3 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup bleached flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 tart cooking apples, peeled, cored, cut into thin slices
1 tablespoon sugar
Fruit jam

Steps:

  • In food processor blend ground almonds, sugar and yolks. Add butter and flour and process until well blended. Remove dough and shape into 6-by-2-inch roll. Refrigerate in plastic wrap for 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Roll cookie dough into 1/4-inch thickness, then cut into 18 rounds 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until golden.
  • Prepare apple slices while cookies are baking. Melt tablespoon of butter in medium-size skillet over moderate heat. Add apples and sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, just until slices are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • To serve, place 3 warm cookies on each plate, top with portion of apples and serve immediately with pot of jam.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 365, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 7 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use a combination of butter and shortening for a more tender and flaky shortbread cookie.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the cookies into even shapes. This will help them bake evenly.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center. This will give them a chewy texture.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before dipping them in caramel. This will help the caramel set properly.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Caramel apple shortbread cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a simple snack to a holiday party. With their sweet and tangy flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give these caramel apple shortbread cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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