Description
These Caramel Apple Cookies are a delicious and unique treat that captures the essence of fall! With a soft and chewy cookie base, a sweet and tangy caramel frosting, and crunchy pecans, they’re perfect for any occasion. Get the full recipe and enjoy the flavors of autumn!
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup apple juice
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large tart apple, peeled and coarsely shredded
Frosting
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons apple juice
- 2 â…” cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth, about 45 seconds. Add the brown sugar, baking soda, apple pie spice, and salt. Beat on medium speed until well blended.
- Add the egg and beat just until combined. On low speed, beat in the ½ cup apple juice. Beat in the flour until well blended. Stir in the apple.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons 3 inches apart onto the cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light brown. The tops will look underbaked.
- Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 3 to 4 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Over medium heat, cook and stir the ½ cup brown sugar, butter, and apple juice until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is completely melted. Remove from the heat.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar gradually, working quickly.
- Use the frosting immediately. If it begins to harden, stir in hot water a teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with pecans.
