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Caramel Apple Cookies

11/02/17 | Desserts

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Caramel Apple CookiesI’ve done it again! When will I ever learn? I should’ve known better than to buy those caramel chips at the grocery store last week but I just couldn’t resist. It’s a sickness, people! I have already confessed to my volatile love affair with sweets in this post featuring my delicious liquor-infused cupcakes.  I sold myself on the fact that I was buying the caramel chips for “blogging purposes”. You guys don’t want me to stop, do you? I mean, if I stopped, I would be depriving everybody of these mouthwatering desserts. Your life just wouldn’t be the same without these caramel apple cookies to snack on. Am I right? 😉

These caramel apple cookies are to die for! Absolutely, positively scrumptious. When you as the baker take a bite and shock yourself, you know you’ve nailed the recipe. In fact, these were so delicious I had to send them to work with Patrick and then to my neighbors to get the cookies out of my face. I do feel bad because my poor neighbors are trying to eat healthy and I just went and sabotaged their diet. To add insult to injury, I made another batch of my pumpkin butter squares and added those to my care package for them. Sorry neighbors but I couldn’t resist!

I know you want the recipe so this is my final warning in terms of the addictiveness to these cookies. Try these at your own risk!

So what do I need to make Caramel Apple Cookies?

3 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ¾ tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 sticks unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup white sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, 1 cup walnuts (chopped), 4.5 – 5 oz bag dried apples (chopped), 10 oz bag caramel chips

Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F.

You’ll then want to line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silpats.

Next, you are going to sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into medium bowl. I use a crank sifter that I purchased at Walmart for less than $10. Anytime I bake something from scratch I use the sifter because not only does it blend your dry ingredients together, but it also removes any clumps you might have in your flour that could ruin the consistency of what you are baking.

Caramel Apple CookiesUsing a stand-up or handheld mixer, and beat the butter until fluffy. Add both sugars and beat until blended. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla making sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to incorporate all the ingredients.

Caramel Apple CookiesIt’s now time to add the dry ingredients. I like to add the dry ingredients in thirds, on low speed!  If you add too much at a time, or on too high of a speed, the dry ingredients will go everywhere. Trust me on this one. You also want to mix just until the ingredients come together. Over mixing can cause tough cookies and who wants that!

Using a spatula, stir in chopped dried apples, caramel chips, and walnuts.

Caramel Apple Cookies
Caramel Apple Cookies
Caramel Apple Cookies

Caramel Apple Cookies

I like to use an ice cream scooper when making my cookies for uniformity in size. I opted for large cookies and used an ice cream scoop that holds approximately 3 tablespoons. I scooped the cookie dough into my hand, rolled it into a ball, and placed it on the cookie sheet making sure to place the cookies at least one inch apart. I was able to make 24 large cookies from this batch. If using a smaller ice cream scoop you would be able to get at least 48 cookies from the same batch of cookie dough.

Caramel Apple Cookies
Caramel Apple Cookies
Caramel Apple Cookies

Place cookie sheets in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 18 minutes for large cookies and 15 minutes for small cookies. You are looking for them to be golden brown. I rotated the baking sheets halfway through the baking process so they would bake evenly.

Allow to cool on cookie sheets, or if you’re like me, grab one as soon as they’re cool enough to the touch! They taste the best fresh out of the oven if you want my opinion. 

Caramel Apple CookiesTa da! The most delectable caramel apple cookies you will ever eat. I have to say, my family did it right the other night with a mug of warm apple cider, cookies, and television time on the couch. How will you enjoy these caramel apple cookies?Caramel Apple Cookies

Caramel Apple Cookies
 
Print
Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
18 mins
Total time
28 mins
 
These caramel apple cookies are such an addicting dessert that you'll need to make a plan to distribute some to your friends and family or you'll end up eating them all yourself!
Author: Tiffany @ Lake Life State of Mind
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 24 large cookies
Ingredients
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
  • 4.5 - 5 oz bag dried apples (chopped)
  • 10 oz bag caramel chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silpats.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into medium bowl.
  4. Using a stand-up or handheld mixer, beat the butter until fluffy.
  5. Add both sugars and beat until blended.
  6. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla making sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to incorporate all the ingredients.
  7. Add the dry ingredients in thirds, on low speed. You also want to mix just until the ingredients come together.
  8. Using a spatula, stir in chopped dried apples, caramel chips, and walnuts.
  9. I like to use an ice cream scooper when making my cookies for uniformity in size. I opted for large cookies and used an ice cream scoop that is approximately 3 tablespoons. I scooped the cookie dough into my hand, rolled it into a ball, and placed it on the cookie sheet making sure to place the cookies at least one inch apart.
  10. Place cookie sheets in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 18 minutes for large cookies and 15 minutes for small cookies. You want them to be golden brown. I rotated the baking sheets halfway through the baking process so they baked evenly.
  11. Allow to cool on cookie sheets.
  12. Enjoy!
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These caramel apple cookies are such an addicting dessert that you'll need a plan to distribute some to others or you'll end up eating them all yourself! Easy cookie recipe. #fallfood #cookies

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Documenting the length of my hair on my feed because tomorrow I’m going for my first haircut and color in well over a year!! As you know, I’ve been rocking my curly mane since March of last year and loving every minute of it...BUT it’s been starting to get a little out of control!! My hair is everywhere!! Literally!!🤪
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I’m excited because I’ll be getting my very first curly hair cut too. I made an appointment for an Ouidad cut but that might change once I go to the salon and they see my hair. We shall see what the stylist says. I’m honestly a little nervous. What if I come out of the salon looking like a French Poodle? No offense to all the cute poodles out there!🐩 
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Patrick wants me to go short but I want to keep my hair long. In a perfect world, I would love my hair to look like Nicole Kidman’s from The Undoing. Do you think I can pull it off?!🙄
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I’ll make sure to document my process tomorrow for all my other curly-haired friends out there. If you’ve done a curly cut before and have advice for me please share away!!!⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Documenting the length of my hair on my feed because tomorrow I’m going for my first haircut and color in well over a year!! As you know, I’ve been rocking my curly mane since March of last year and loving every minute of it...BUT it’s been starting to get a little out of control!! My hair is everywhere!! Literally!!🤪
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I’m excited because I’ll be getting my very first curly hair cut too. I made an appointment for an Ouidad cut but that might change once I go to the salon and they see my hair. We shall see what the stylist says. I’m honestly a little nervous. What if I come out of the salon looking like a French Poodle? No offense to all the cute poodles out there!🐩
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Patrick wants me to go short but I want to keep my hair long. In a perfect world, I would love my hair to look like Nicole Kidman’s from The Undoing. Do you think I can pull it off?!🙄
.
I’ll make sure to document my process tomorrow for all my other curly-haired friends out there. If you’ve done a curly cut before and have advice for me please share away!!!⬇️⬇️⬇️
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#curlyhair #curlyhairstyles #curlyhairdontcare #curlyhairroutine #curlygirl #curlygirljourney #hairtransformation #hairgoals #haircut #hairadvocate #lakelifestateofmind #curlyhaircare #curlyhaired #curlyhaircut
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Our kitchen got a little extra love in the form of some Valentine’s Day dish towels and pretty pink flowers. Simple, cheap, and definitely worth the effort to add a little Valentine’s Day cheer to your kitchen space.💗❤️💗❤️
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On a different note, what’s for dinner in your house tonight? I’m racking my brain trying to think of something. Help!!🤣
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❤️💗❤️💗Three things I’m loving from this week:
1. Our heat lamp and new television that got put up in our pool area!
2. Week two is almost complete for my #bootyandthighchallenge and everyone is killing it!
3. My new Valentine’s Day decor that makes me smile just looking at it!
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Can you spot the pink in this photo?! It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is one month from today. Starting tomorrow, my feed is going to be taken over by hearts, pink, and all things love. For today, I’m just giving you a little tease. I purposely took this picture with my back to my mantle because it’s about to get a Valentine’s Day update and I want it to be a surprise.🥰
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“Memories at the lake last a lifetime”...i.e. Like when Zach recently went to put the cover on the boat and his phone fell out of his pocket into the water. Or when Patrick thought he was hitting the brake on his friend’s jet ski and it took off like a 🚀 causing chaos. Or when we almost sank our pontoon in the middle of the lake.🤣🤣🤣
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Lake life is amazing but isn’t always perfect. Any funny bloopers you have of you or your family at the lake, beach, or even the pool? Our family can’t be the only ones...can we??!!🤔
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#lakelifeisthebestlife #lakelifestateofmind #lakeliving #lakelife⚓️ #lakefun #familytime #bloopers😂 #funtimes😊 #familyfun #oops #funnymoments #classicmoments #lakehouselife #lakelife #memorykeeping #memorylane
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