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Salted Caramel Apple Pecan Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies packed with apples, pecans, and finished with rich salted caramel drizzle.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup apple cider
Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp cream or milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar, then mix in egg and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients with apple cider.
  5. Fold in apples and pecans.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes.
  7. Cool completely and drizzle with caramel sauce and sea salt.

Notes

Use tart apples for best flavor contrast. Toast pecans for extra richness.