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Cozy Caramel Apple Snickerdoodles

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Soft, chewy cookies packed with tender apple pieces, gooey caramel, and a dusting of cinnamon sugar—perfect for fall baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup fresh apples, peeled and finely diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1 cup caramel candies, chopped into small pieces or caramel bits
  • 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (mix of cinnamon and granulated sugar for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped caramel pieces. The dough will be slightly sticky.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar for coating.
  8. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  9. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underdone (they’ll firm up as they cool).
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

[‘Use fresh, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to avoid overly wet cookies.’, ‘Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes if it feels too sticky before rolling.’, ‘Don’t skip the cinnamon sugar coating—it adds texture and flavor.’, ‘Pull cookies out of the oven when the edges are set but the centers look slightly underdone for soft, gooey centers.’]

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Keywords: Caramel Apple Snickerdoodles, Fall Cookies, Cinnamon Sugar Cookies, Apple Desserts, Autumn Baking

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