Salted Butter Caramel Cookies with Apples

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup salted butter caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced into small pieces

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the egg, salted butter caramel sauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Add the diced apples to the cookie dough and fold gently until evenly distributed.
7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the Salted Butter Caramel Cookies with Apples as a sweet treat for dessert or snack. They pair well with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee. The addition of apples gives these cookies a fruity twist making it a perfect treat during the fall season. Enjoy!