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Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
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Delight in the cozy flavors of these Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies, featuring soft diced apples and rich caramel baking chips folded into a spiced oat cookie base. Perfectly balanced with cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, these cookies offer a chewy texture and a sweet, buttery taste ideal for fall or any time you crave a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Other Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
  • 10 oz caramel baking chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to warm up while you prepare the cookie dough.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside to ensure even distribution when mixing.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Incorporate Oats: Stir in the rolled oats carefully to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Prepare Apples: Toss the diced peeled apples with a little flour from the dry mix to prevent them from sinking in the dough.
  8. Add Apples and Caramel Chips: Gently fold the floured apple pieces and caramel baking chips into the cookie dough until evenly spread.
  9. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place rounded balls of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden brown.
  11. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use a sharp apple variety like Granny Smith for a tart contrast or a sweeter apple like Fuji for more sweetness.
  • Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
  • You can substitute caramel baking chips with caramel chunks or chopped soft caramels if preferred.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow to cool on the baking sheet.

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