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Caramel Apple Snickerdoodles

Caramel Apple Snickerdoodles That Capture Fall's Essence

Enjoy the delightful blend of caramel and apple in these Caramel Apple Snickerdoodles, perfect for capturing the essence of fall.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter or margarine for dairy-free
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 2 large Eggs or 1/4 cup applesauce for egg-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Chopped Apples (Granny Smith) or other tart varieties
  • 1 cup Soft Caramel Pieces or chocolate chips as an alternative
For Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar mix of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix thoroughly, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped apples and soft caramel pieces gently.
  7. Mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
  8. Scoop portions of dough, roll them into balls, and coat in cinnamon sugar.
  9. Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are firm and centers slightly soft.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, preferably with vanilla ice cream or a warm cup of cider.

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