Description
These Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies combine the cozy flavors of cinnamon-spiced apples with sweet caramel chips and hearty oats, creating a soft, chewy treat perfect for fall or anytime you crave a delicious homemade cookie with a touch of autumn charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 apple (peeled and diced)
- 10 oz caramel baking chips
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature by the time your dough is ready.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined; set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring all ingredients are fully integrated.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Incorporate Oats: Fold the old-fashioned rolled oats into the dough carefully until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Apples: Toss the peeled and diced apple pieces in a bit of flour to prevent them from sinking and sticking together, then fold them into the cookie dough along with the caramel baking chips.
- Scoop Dough: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets briefly before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for optimal creaming.
- You can substitute caramel baking chips with caramel bits or chopped soft caramel candies.
- If you prefer a crunchier apple bite, reduce the diced apple size or lightly sauté the apples before adding.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optionally, add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: caramel apple cookies, oatmeal cookies, fall cookies, soft cookies, cinnamon cookies, homemade cookies, sweet treats, autumn dessert
