Gooey Caramel Apple Cookie Cups

These delightful cookie cups capture the comforting flavors of caramel apples in a charming, bite-sized treat. A buttery cookie base holds a warm, gooey apple filling, crowned with a rich caramel drizzle.

Prep

25 min

Cook

15 min

Total

40 min

Makes

24 mini cookie cups

Ingredients

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• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
• ¼ cup granulated sugar (for apple filling)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for apple filling)
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup (290 g) store-bought caramel sauce, divided
• ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.

2. 02

   In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

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