Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced fresh apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
- ½ cup caramel bits or chopped caramel candies
- For the cinnamon sugar coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing thoroughly.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in diced apples and caramel bits gently.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, shape dough into 1.5-inch balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For longer storage, freeze cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat briefly in the microwave or oven to restore softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
