Description
Caramel Apple Cookie Cups are a delightful autumn treat that combines sweet caramel, tender apples, and chewy cookie cups into a bite-sized dessert experience. Each cookie cup is an explosion of flavors and textures, evoking warm memories of fall gatherings and family traditions. Perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying during cozy nights in, these treats are sure to impress everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped apples, then spoon the mixture into the muffin tin (fill about two-thirds full).
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before drizzling with warm caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg