Description
Delicious candy apple cookies with a sweet and tart flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried apples, chopped
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in dried apples, caramel bits, and nuts if using.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on wire racks.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a stronger apple flavor, add more dried apples.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: candy apple cookie, dessert, baking, cookies