Salted Caramel Apple Cookies – Gooey, Buttery & Delicious
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies are hand-held bites of buttery pie crust filled with warm cinnamon apples and drizzled with rich caramel. A cozy, crowd-pleasing fall treat!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
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2 cups finely diced Granny Smith apples (peeled)
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
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⅛ tsp nutmeg
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⅓ cup salted caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
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Coarse sugar (optional)
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Flaky sea salt (optional for garnish)
Instructions
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In a skillet, melt butter and sauté apples for 4–5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let cool.
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Roll out pie dough and cut into equal-sized rounds.
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Spoon apple mixture onto half the rounds, drizzle with caramel, and top with remaining rounds. Seal edges.
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Cut small vents in tops. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
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Bake at 375°F for 18–22 minutes until golden.
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Let cool slightly, then drizzle with more caramel and sea salt if desired.
Notes
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Use a mix of apple varieties for more complexity.
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Great make-ahead dessert—reheat gently in oven.
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Vegan and gluten-free versions work well with swaps.