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Apple and Caramel Oatmeal Cookies – Soft, Chewy and Full of Autumn Flavour
There is something so comforting about the smell of freshly baked cookies filling the kitchen, especially when they're packed with warm cinnamon, sweet freeze dried apple pieces and gooey caramel. These Apple and Caramel Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect little treat for cosy afternoons, autumn baking or whenever you're craving something sweet. Imagine soft, chewy centres, slightly crisp golden edges, little bites of apple and pockets of melted caramel in every mouthful. They're everything you love about an apple crumble, combined with the deliciousness of a homemade oatmeal cookie! The best part? They're incredibly easy to make, require simple ingredients and are guaranteed to become a new baking favourite.
11/12/20262 min read
Ingredients: (makes about 16 cookies)
Dry Ingredients:
¾ cup + 2 tablespoons (110g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon corn-flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups (143g) rolled oats
1.5 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
½ cup (113g) salted brown butter
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
1/8 cup (25g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
Mix ins:
1/2 cup (90g) freeze-dried apple pieces for baking
1/3 cup (50g) all butter caramel fudge cubes (I used the M&S ones)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients
Start by gathering all your ingredients. Measure them accurately for the best results. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the brown butter
Cut butter into cubes and add to a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-low heat. As the butter melts, continuously swirl it around the pan over the heat. It will melt, get a little foamy, and finally start turning golden brown. Remove it from the heat when the butter is light brown and smells nutty.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornflour, rolled oats, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Set this aside for later. This step ensures even distribution of the leavening agent for perfect cookie rise.
Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well until incorporated.
Step 5: Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking on low speed until cookie dough forms.
Step 6: Fold in fudge cubes and freeze-dried apples
Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and blueberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 7: Scoop and bake the cookies
Roll the dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the trays, leaving space for spreading. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centres still look slightly soft.
Step 8: Cool (if you can wait!)
Let them cool on the tray for 5–10 minutes before moving to a wire rack. They will firm up as they cool.
Final thoughts
If you're looking for a cookie recipe that feels like a big warm hug, these Apple and Caramel Oatmeal Cookies are just the thing.
They're soft, chewy, packed with comforting autumn flavours and have just the right amount of sweetness from those gorgeous caramel pieces.
Whether you're baking a batch to share with family and friends, preparing a cosy afternoon treat or simply fancy trying something a little different, these cookies won't disappoint.
So grab your mixing bowl, preheat that oven and get baking. You might want to make a double batch – they're seriously moreish!
Happy baking! 🍎🍪