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Caramel Apple Cookie Cups

These caramel apple cookie cups are mini pies in cookie form, filled with cinnamon apples and homemade caramel for a perfect fall treat.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 18
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 recipe caramel sauce
  • 3 cups diced apples 2-3 Granny Smith apples
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.125 cup brown sugar for apples
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Spray a cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla; beat until well combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until thick dough forms.
  6. Form dough into 2 tablespoon balls. Press into cupcake cups, forming a cup shape.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack. Press centers while warm if necessary.
  8. Prepare caramel sauce as per instructions and cool.
  9. Cook apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and butter for 10 minutes. Cool.
  10. Fill each cookie cup with about half a tablespoon of caramel, then top with cinnamon apples. Drizzle additional caramel if desired.
  11. Serve slightly warm. Store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Perfect for fall gatherings and holidays, these cookies are easy and delicious. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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