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Freshly baked candy apple cookies on a decorative plate.

candy apple cookie

Indulge in the delightful taste of candy apple cookie! 🍏🍪 Follow our easy recipe for a sweet treat that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour A key ingredient for structure and texture.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise and become fluffy.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances the overall flavor of the cookies.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Provides richness and a tender crumb.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness and helps with browning.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Brings moisture and a rich flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Bind ingredients together and add moisture.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds a warm, sweet aroma.
  • 1 cup chopped apples Adds texture and a fruity flavor.
  • 1 cup caramel bits For folding into the dough.

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl For mixing ingredients.
  • 1 baking sheet For baking the cookies.
  • 1 cookie scoop or tablespoon For portioning the cookie dough.
  • 1 wire rack For cooling the cookies.

Method
 

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
  1. Collect 1 cup of softened butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of chopped apples, and 1 cup of caramel bits.
Step 2: Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it nice and warm for baking.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugars
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy and light.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
  1. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.
Step 5: Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
Step 6: Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients
  1. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Step 7: Fold in Apples and Caramel
  1. Gently fold in the chopped apples and caramel bits, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 8: Scoop the Dough
  1. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Step 9: Bake the Cookies
  1. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Step 10: Cool and Enjoy
  1. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy your sweet candy apple cookies!