Description
Christmas Caramel Apple Cookie Cups are a festive delight that combines warm, spiced apples and rich caramel nestled in soft cookie cups. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights, these treats offer a heavenly blend of sweetness and comfort that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy; mix in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just blended; fold in diced apples coated in cinnamon.
- Spoon dough into muffin cups, creating wells for caramel. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden. Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg