Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies
Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies are a soft, flavorful treat bursting with fall’s best flavors. These Soft Autumn Cookies are perfect for any occasion. Bake Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies, share with friends, and enjoy the cozy sweetness!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- ½ cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
- ¼ cup 50g dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 tbsp 30ml concentrated apple juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups 240g all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground allspice
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
For the Frosting:
- 5 oz 140g cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp 60g unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup 90g powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp 45ml caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Streusel and Garnish:
- ¼ cup 30g all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp 12g granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ tbsp 20g cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 Granny Smith apple about 150g, diced into pea-sized pieces
- Extra caramel sauce optional, for drizzle
Instructions
Make the Streusel Topping
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, I melt 1 ½ tbsp cold butter. I stir in ¼ cup flour, 1 tbsp sugar, ¼ tsp cinnamon, and ¼ tsp salt until clumps form. I cook until golden and toasty, then transfer to a plate to cool for Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies.
Prepare the Cookie Dough
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, I cream ½ cup softened butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ cup brown sugar until fluffy. I beat in 1 egg, 2 tbsp concentrated apple juice, and 1 tsp vanilla. In another bowl, I whisk 2 cups flour, ¾ tsp cinnamon, ⅛ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp ginger, ⅛ tsp allspice, ¾ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt. I gradually mix dry ingredients into wet for Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies, stirring until just combined.
Shape and Bake
- I pat 1 diced Granny Smith apple dry, toss with 1 tsp flour, and fold into the dough for Soft Autumn Cookies. Using a ¼-cup cookie scoop, I portion 9 dough balls, spacing them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. I bake for 12 minutes until lightly golden, then cool completely on the sheet for Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies.
Make the Frosting
- In a medium bowl, I beat 5 oz softened cream cheese and 4 tbsp butter until smooth. I add ¾ cup powdered sugar, 3 tbsp caramel sauce, and 1 tsp vanilla, whipping until fluffy for Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies.
Assemble and Garnish
- I spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies, top with diced apple, cooled streusel, and an optional caramel drizzle for stunning Crumbl Caramel Apple Cookies.