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Caramel Apple Pie Cookie Cups

Delightful cookie cups filled with the flavors of apple pie and drizzled with gooey caramel, perfect for autumn snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Filling
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/4 cup additional caramel sauce for drizzling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in diced apples and nuts if using.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup, pressing down to form a cup shape.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  2. Remove from oven, let cool for about 5 minutes, then carefully remove cookie cups from the tin and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Assembly
  1. Once cooled, fill each cookie cup with caramel sauce and drizzle additional caramel on top before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with powdered sugar dusting and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Experiment with different apples for varying flavors. Consider using mini chocolate chips for extra flavor.