How to Make The Ultimate Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining richness.

caramel bits

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: soft caramels

Dark chocolate chips offer a healthier sweet option.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutritious and add crunch without allergens.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the butter by bringing it to room temperature using a glass over it.

In a KitchenAid mixer, combine 3/4 cup of butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of white sugar. Cream together until well combined.

Add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup of water to the creamed mixture. Mix until just combined.

In the same bowl, add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix until just combined.

Prepare the apples using an apple peeler and cut them into thin pieces. Add 1 cup of chopped apples to the mixture.

Add 1 cup of caramel bits to the mixture and fold everything together until combined.

Use a cookie baller to scoop and space the dough onto two cookie sheets lined with silicone mats or parchment paper, ensuring space between each cookie.

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, baking one tray at a time to ensure even cooking.

After baking, let the cookies cool before drizzling with additional caramel sauce if desired.

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Allergens