Description
The Best Caramel Apple Cookies – Crumbl Copycat are a delightful autumn-inspired treat that captures the essence of fall with their soft, cinnamon-infused cookie base. Topped with a creamy caramel frosting and a crunchy streusel, these cookies combine the sweetness of apples and caramel for an indulgent dessert experience that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 5 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1 green apple (cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg, apple juice, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Fold in cubed apple pieces gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden.
- While cookies bake, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth; mix in caramel sauce and powdered sugar.
- Once cooled, frost cookies generously and top with streusel mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg