Description
Looking for the best fall cookie idea? These caramel apple oatmeal cookies are quick, easy, and full of cozy flavors! Whether you’re after a healthy snack idea or a simple dessert, these chewy cookies deliver every time. Perfect for autumn parties, lunchbox treats, or just a cozy baking day at home!
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup soft caramels, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
- Fold in diced apples and chopped caramels.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
- Freeze chopped caramel pieces to prevent too much melting during baking.
- Don’t overbake – cookies continue to set as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American