Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt cold butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add flour, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir constantly until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, concentrated apple juice, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, baking soda, and baking powder. Fold this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples, making sure they are evenly distributed. Pat apples dry with a paper towel beforehand.
- Using a large cookie scoop, portion out the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each.
- Bake for 12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked. Let them cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Blend cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and caramel sauce, mixing until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting and garnish with more diced apples, streusel, and caramel drizzle.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
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Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Frosted cookies can be refrigerated for up to a week.