Soft Apple Caramel Oatmeal Cookies
These soft and chewy Apple Caramel Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect fall treat, packed with sweet apple chunks, gooey caramel, and a touch of cinnamon. Easy to make and full of cozy flavors, they’ll quickly become a seasonal favorite!
Servings: 14 large cookies
Calories: 186kcal
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature or cold
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple chopped small
- Soft caramels Werther's or Kraft caramel bits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and oats. Set aside.
- Using a mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until combined. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
- Scoop ¼ cup portions of dough, then press 1-2 soft caramels into the center of each. Ensure the caramel is fully enclosed by the dough.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes, until the tops are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Caramel Options: You can use soft caramels like Werther's or Kraft caramel bits. Be sure the caramels are fully covered by dough to prevent oozing during baking.
- Apple Choice: Granny Smith apples work well due to their tartness, which balances the sweetness of the caramel. However, any apple variety will work!
- Add-ins: Feel free to add extras like chopped nuts or chocolate chips to customize your cookies.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Glaze Option: Drizzle a powdered sugar or brown butter glaze over the cooled cookies for added sweetness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg