Caramel Apple Cookies

4.3
(6)

These tasty apple cookies with a caramel topping look like mini caramel apples! They're fun to make and share at Halloween or fall get-togethers!

3
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 cookies
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar

  • cup butter, softened

  • 3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed, divided

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • flat toothpicks

  • 30 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, and 1 tablespoon apple juice concentrate together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; stir in flour and salt until dough is just combined. Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls and arrange on ungreased baking sheets.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden brown, 12 to 17 minutes. Immediately insert toothpicks in the center of each cookie. Place cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.

  4. Combine caramels, 2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate, and water in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until mixture is smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon caramel sauce over each cookie, letting excess caramel sauce drip off.

  5. Pour walnuts onto a plate. Press the bottom of each caramel-coated cookie into the walnuts and transfer to a sheet of waxed paper to set.

Cook’s Note

If the caramel mixture becomes too thick, I stir in more water, about 1/4 teaspoon at a time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164 Calories
9g Fat
21g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 61mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.