Baked Caramel Apple Cookies
These delightful baked cookies are filled with a sweet apple-walnut mixture, then dipped in a rich caramel topping and coated in chopped walnuts for a perfect fall treat. The buttery cookie dough and gooey caramel create an irresistible combination of flavors and textures.
Instructions
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In a small saucepan, combine the chopped apple, evaporated milk, sugar, and 1/3 cup chopped walnuts. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, then set aside to cool.
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2
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until a dough forms.
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3
Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls, flatten them, and place a teaspoon of the apple filling in the center. Fold the dough over the filling and reshape into balls. Arrange the filled cookies 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets.
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Bake the cookies at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove them to wire racks to cool.
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In a small saucepan, melt the caramels with the evaporated milk over low heat, stirring until smooth. Dip each cooled cookie into the caramel, allowing the excess to drip off. Then dip the bottoms of the cookies into the remaining 1 cup of chopped walnuts. Place the coated cookies on wire racks to set.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 24 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
