These caramel apple cookies are fruity, sweet, and full of cozy flavor. With a soft and chewy texture, they’re an ideal treat for fall parties or a simple everyday dessert..
We were especially excited to create this recipe—it blends our favorite chewy cookie base with crisp apple and rich caramel flavors that feel just right for autumn. They’re a perfect seasonal dessert but light enough to enjoy anytime of year.
It’s surprisingly simple to make cookies. If you love apple desserts, also try these apple pie cookies or these caramel apple slices.
In addition to their irresistible flavor, these cookies are also incredibly easy to bake. You’ll need only about 20 minutes to whip up a fresh batch from scratch.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Allspice
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Cardamom
- All-purpose flour
- Peeled, finely diced apples
- Caramel bits
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
There are a few easy ways to customize these cookies:
- Spices – Instead of using individual spices, you can use apple pie spice, chai spice blend, or stick with just cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Apples – We like Granny Smith for a tart bite, but Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious also work well.
- Toppings – Boost the caramel flavor by drizzling more on top or add a light icing if you prefer.
Craving more apple desserts? Try these mini apple pie tarts too!
Instructions
These easy steps will help you bake a delicious batch of caramel apple cookies.
Step one: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with non-stick spray.
Step two: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes on medium-high speed.
Step three: Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
Step four: Add baking soda, salt, and spices (cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom), followed by the flour. Mix until everything is well blended.
Step five: Fold in the diced apples and caramel bits until evenly distributed.
Step six: Scoop out the dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and space them a few inches apart on your baking sheet.
Step seven: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are just lightly browned.
Hint: Don’t overbake—take them out when the centers still look slightly underdone. They’ll set as they cool.
Recipe Tips for Success
- Chewy texture – Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Soft butter – For easy mixing, let butter sit at room temp for an hour or microwave it gently for a few seconds.
Storage
Store your cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or freeze them in zip-top bags for up to a year.
Caramel Apple Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Butter softened + unsalted
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Allspice
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon Ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon Cardamom
- 2 ½ cups Flour
- 2 Apples peeled + diced
- ½ cup Caramel bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes on medium-high speed.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- Add baking soda, salt, and spices (cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom), followed by the flour. Mix until everything is well blended.
- Fold in the diced apples and caramel bits until evenly distributed.
- Scoop out the dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and space them a few inches apart on your baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are just lightly browned.
Notes
- Store your cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or freeze them in zip-top bags for up to a year.
- Don’t overbake—take them out when the centers still look slightly underdone. They’ll set as they cool.
- Chewy texture – Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Soft butter – For easy mixing, let butter sit at room temp for an hour or microwave it gently for a few seconds.
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