Season's Fallen Apple Cookies

Capture the cozy essence of fall with Season's Fallen Apple Cookies, a delightful treat that combines fresh, finely diced apples with warm cinnamon spice and gooey caramel bits. These soft, tender cookies are the perfect way to transform the season's apple harvest into a batch of irresistible, home-baked goodness. Made from simple pantry staples, this easy-to-follow recipe comes together in just over 30 minutes, making it ideal for both seasoned bakers and beginners. Whether enjoyed with a steaming cup of cider or shared during autumn gatherings, these cinnamon-kissed apple caramel cookies are a comforting way to celebrate the flavors of fall. Perfect for cookie swaps, holiday spreads, or a nostalgic dessert, they’re the ultimate fall-inspired indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar (packed)
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple (peeled and finely diced)
• 0.5 cups caramel bits (or chopped soft caramels)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed.

Step 4

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a cohesive dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Gently fold in the diced apple and caramel bits until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underdone, but they will set as the cookies cool.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(941.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3515.8

Total Fat 166.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 617.0mg	0%
Sodium 1778.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 477.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 272.5g
Protein 35.7g	0%

Vitamin D 141.3IU	0%
Calcium 296.6mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 803.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 53.8%