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Caramel Apple Pie Cookie Cups

Delightful bite-sized cookie cups filled with sweet apples and rich caramel, perfect for cozy gatherings and autumn comfort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Cup Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples Firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best.
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Omit for nut-free version.
  • 1/4 cup additional caramel sauce for drizzling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced apples and nuts, if using.
Baking
  1. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup, pressing it down to form a small cup shape.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  4. Carefully remove the cookie cups from the muffin tin and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Once cooled, fill each cookie cup with caramel sauce and drizzle additional caramel on top before serving.

Notes

These cookie cups are best enjoyed warm. Consider adding a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for extra indulgence.