Description
Caramel Apple Snickerdoodles are the perfect fall treat, combining classic cinnamon-sugar notes with sweet-tart apples and gooey caramel.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup caramel bits (or chopped caramels)
- 1 cup diced firm apple (such as Granny Smith or Honey Crisp)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and 1 1/2 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Add Mix‐ins: Stir in the caramel bits and diced apples until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5. Combine & Chill: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it for about 30 minutes.
6. Prepare Rolling Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
7. Shape & Roll: Scoop the chilled dough into balls (about 1 1/4 inch each), then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
8. Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
9. Serve & Enjoy: Allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the Dough: Refrigerating the dough for at least 30 minutes helps the butter firm up, making the dough easier to work with and preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Use a Cookie Scoop: Invest in a cookie scoop to portion the dough into uniform balls for even baking.
Don’t Overbake: Keep a close eye on the cookies during the baking process. You want them to be set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
Experiment with Variations: Try adding a sprinkle of chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch, or swapping the cinnamon-sugar coating for a maple or caramel glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg