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Cozy Caramel Apple Snickerdoodles

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Soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies with sweet caramel bits and tender apple pieces, perfect for cozy fall baking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110 grams) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely diced small apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp preferred)
  • ¾ cup caramel bits
  • Cinnamon sugar mix for rolling: ¼ cup granulated sugar + 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apples and caramel bits.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling.
  8. Scoop dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, roll into balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft. They will firm up as they cool.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Pat apples dry if very juicy to prevent soggy dough. For extra caramel pockets, press a few caramel bits on top of dough balls before baking. Chilling dough 15-20 minutes before rolling helps control spreading. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Start checking cookies at 11 minutes to avoid overbaking.

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Keywords: snickerdoodles, caramel apple cookies, fall cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, easy fall treats, cozy cookies

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