Caramel Apple Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 large egg.
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2 cups plain flour.
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½ cup caramel bits or 15-20 small caramel candies, cut up.
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¼ cup granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for apples.
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1 teaspoon cinnamon, with ½ teaspoon extra for the apple pieces.
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½ teaspoon baking soda.
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½ teaspoon salt.
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½ teaspoon baking powder.
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¾ cup softened unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon for sautéing apples.
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1 cup apple, peeled and finely diced.
# Instructions:
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet. Toss in apple chunks, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, then cook for 3-5 minutes till tender. Cool down completely before use.
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In a bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
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In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter with both sugars until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, then continue mixing until smooth.
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Pour the dry blend into the wet mix and stir till just combined. Fold in the cooled apples. If dough is sticky, pop it in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
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Scoop a small portion of dough, flatten slightly, place a caramel piece in the middle, and wrap the dough around, sealing it well.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment and set cookies two inches apart. Bake at 350°F for about 10-12 minutes, just till the edges are lightly golden.
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Let them rest briefly on the baking sheet, then move them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
# Notes:
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Cook the apples until they’re soft so they blend in perfectly.
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If the dough gets tricky to handle, chill it briefly to firm it up.
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Make sure to completely enclose the caramel to avoid it leaking out.