Apple Caramel Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 teaspoon cinnamon, with an extra ½ teaspoon for the apples.
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2 cups plain flour.
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½ teaspoon salt.
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1 large egg.
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15-20 small caramel candies, chopped (or ½ cup caramel bits).
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¾ cup soft unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon for cooking apples.
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¼ cup white sugar, and 1 extra tablespoon for apples.
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¾ cup packed brown sugar.
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
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½ teaspoon baking powder.
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1 cup peeled apple, chopped finely.
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½ teaspoon baking soda.
# Instructions:
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In a skillet, melt the butter. Toss in apples, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir and let cook for 3–5 minutes until they're soft. Let them cool all the way down.
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Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
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Mix together the soft butter and both sugars until light and smooth. Add in egg and vanilla, stirring until blended.
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Add the dry mix to the wet one and stir everything together. Gently fold in the cooled apple pieces. If the dough's too sticky, chill it for about 15–20 minutes.
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Grab a scoop of dough, flatten it out, and place a caramel chunk in the center. Wrap the dough completely over the caramel so it's sealed in.
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Place cookies on a lined baking tray, leaving about 2 inches apart. Bake in the oven at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden.
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Let the cookies sit on the tray for a bit, then move them to a cooling rack to finish cooling down.
# Notes:
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Softer apples help create a better texture.
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If the dough is too sticky, chilling it can make it easier to work with.
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Make sure the caramel is fully wrapped in dough to avoid it leaking out.