Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled, finely diced apple
- Soft caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in diced apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before drizzling with soft caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For chewier cookies, add an extra egg yolk or slightly reduce the flour. Experiment with different apples for varied flavor profiles. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.