Best 6 Caramel Apple Nut Cookies Recipes

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Craving a sweet and delectable treat that combines the flavors of caramel, apples, and nuts? Look no further than our tantalizing Caramel Apple Nut Cookies. These delightful morsels are a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring a chewy oat base, a gooey caramel center, and a crunchy topping of chopped apples and walnuts. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and tart, making these cookies irresistible. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our Caramel Apple Nut Cookies are sure to become a favorite.

In addition to the classic Caramel Apple Nut Cookies, we also present variations to cater to diverse preferences. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, our Gluten-Free Caramel Apple Nut Cookies offer the same irresistible taste without compromising on texture. And for those who love the combination of caramel and chocolate, our Chocolate Caramel Apple Nut Cookies are a decadent indulgence that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions and a list of easily accessible ingredients. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a delightful baking journey with our Caramel Apple Nut Cookies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEWY CARAMEL APPLE COOKIES



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We took everyone's favorite fall snack and transformed it into a chewy cookie that tastes just like biting into a caramel apple. Whether they're the sweet ending to a savory meal or simply a midday treat, there's no better way to indulge than with these easy cookies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 baking apples, peeled, chopped
20 caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt with whisk; stir in oats. In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. On low speed, beat in flour mixture until blended. Stir in apples.
  • Onto cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 14 minutes or until golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool completely.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, cook caramels and water over low heat 7 minutes, stirring until smooth. Drizzle warm glaze over cookies. Let stand 15 minutes or until set. Store tightly covered up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg

THE BEST CARAMEL APPLES



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When I was searching for a recipe to make homemade caramel apples for the very first time, a close friend gave me this amazing and fairly easy recipe. My family and friends loved these delicious treats! Sprinkle with nuts or whatever you desire while the caramel is still warm (work quickly, the caramel sets VERY fast).

Provided by onlyxception

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Caramel Apple Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large tart apples
8 wooden chopsticks for handles
1 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Dip apples in boiling water for a few seconds, then dry with paper towels to remove any wax from the peels. Set apples aside; when completely cool, insert a wooden chopstick firmly into the bottom of each apple for a handle.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Stir butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 248 degrees F (120 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes; stir constantly to prevent burning. A teaspoon of the syrup, dropped in a glass of cold water, should form a firm ball. Remove caramel from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Working quickly, dip each apple into the hot caramel to completely coat the apple and about 1/2 inch of the wooden handle. Sprinkle apples with any desired toppings while still hot. Let caramel apples cool on the parchment paper. Use caution, caramel is very hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 799.1 calories, Carbohydrate 141.5 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 268.7 mg, Sugar 113.2 g

CARAMEL APPLE COOKIES



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Lightly spiced caramel apple cookies, reminiscent of a crisp Autumn afternoon. Perfect with a steaming cup of apple cider!

Provided by Princess Crafty-Coo

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 cups rolled oats
1 (4 1/2 ounce) package dried apples, chopped into small pieces
1 (11 ounce) bag caramels, chopped (Kraft Premium Caramel Bits were used)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the egg, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in the rolled oats. Finally, stir in dried apple and caramel bits.
  • Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on baking sheets for a couple of minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1113, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 41.6, Sodium 796.9, Carbohydrate 181.5, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 118.9, Protein 13.4

CARAMEL APPLES WITH CRUSHED NUTS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Bring in fall with some homemade caramel apples. Make your caramel dip, which comes together with less than five ingredients and can be stored and reheated on the stove. Then roll your apple in you favorite nut topping and coat to your heart's desire! (see guidelines)

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 apples

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy cream, warmed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
8 small green apples, washed, dried, and stems removed, room temperature
1 ½ cups crushed nuts
8 popsicle sticks
instant read thermometer

Steps:

  • Set a wire rack over a baking sheet and grease both with nonstick spray.
  • Add the water and sugar to a medium saucepan. Cook over high heat, without stirring (so the mixture doesn't crystallize), for about 10 minutes, until the mixture begins to turn golden brown. Note: Use a larger pan than you think you need; the caramel will bubble up when you add the cream.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Slowly pour in a little bit of the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble. When it begins to recede, carefully whisk to incorporate the cream. Continue adding the cream in increments, stirring to incorporate.
  • Once the cream is incorporated, stir in the salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for 10-12 minutes more, until the caramel reaches 250°F (120°C) on an instant read thermometer. Remove the pot from the heat and let the caramel cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully transfer to a heatproof liquid measuring cup or bowl.
  • Stick a popsicle stick though the top of each apple, about ⅔ of the way through.
  • Dip an apple into the caramel until completely coated. Lift the apple from the caramel and spin the stick for 20-30 seconds to remove excess caramel. Roll the apple in the crushed nut topping and place upright on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining apples.
  • Serve the apples immediately, or let set at room temperature for 1 hour. Leftover caramel apples will keep, loosely covered, in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 65 grams

CARAMEL APPLE NUT COOKIES



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This cookie is perfect for the Fall and it's also great as a breakfast cookie or a mid morning snack. It's not too sweet, you get a bite of apple, a little crunch from that breakfast bar coating, and a sweet and salty finish with that yummy caramel and coarse sea salt.

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 c all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 green apple
3 squirts of lemon juice
1 c chopped walnuts
3 4 oz. breakfast bars
**caramel sauce to drizzle
**coarse sea salt for topping, opt

Steps:

  • 1. These are the Breakfast bars I used, you can use whatever brand or flavor you like.
  • 2. Before you begin, place breakfast bars in food processor and crush, set aside. Peel and core apple, cut into very small diced pieces, squirt with a little lemon juice, set aside.
  • 3. In mixing bowl combine butter and sugars and mix. To that add vanilla, baking soda, salt and egg and mix well. Now add flour a little at a time until completely combined. Now add diced apples and chopped walnuts, mix only to combine, do not over mix.
  • 4. Spoon out by the tablespoon, roll in your hand to form a ball. Coat with crushed breakfast bar crumbs.
  • 5. Bake 375º for 9-10 min. Allow to cool completely, remove to bake sheet with wire rack.
  • 6. Drizzle with caramel sauce, sprinkle with coarse sea salt if desired. Remove caramel from can into small bowl, microwave about 1 min or until you can stir and drizzle easily.

CARAMEL APPLE-NUT BARS



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Looking for a tasty dessert using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour? Then try these bars baked with apple, nuts and oats - a delicious treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup caramel topping
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 medium apple, peeled, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat 2 cups flour, the oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and butter with electric mixer on low speed, or mix with spoon, until crumbly. Press about 3 cups of the mixture in pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix caramel topping and 3 tablespoons flour. Sprinkle apple and pecans over partially baked crust. Drizzle with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to chop the nuts and oats until they are finely ground. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cookies.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • To make the caramel sauce, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir the sugar constantly. This will help prevent it from burning.
  • If you don't have a silicone baking mat, you can grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just starting to turn golden brown around the edges. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before drizzling them with caramel sauce. This will help the sauce set and prevent it from running off the cookies.

Conclusion:

These Caramel Apple Nut Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. For example, you can use different types of nuts or oats, or you can add dried cranberries or raisins to the dough. You can also adjust the amount of caramel sauce that you drizzle on the cookies, depending on your personal preference. No matter how you make them, these cookies are sure to be a hit!

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