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A white platter has cookies topped with frosting, chopped apples, and a drizzle of caramel.

Caramel Apple Cookies

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Fresh apples on a frosted cookie base, these easy caramel apple cookies are a fun potluck party treat to bring this fall.
PREP TIME 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME 10 minutes
YIELD 18 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (17.5 oz) package cookie dough mix baked according to package directions, see notes for more info
  • 1 batch browned butter frosting or canned cream cheese frosting
  • 2 honeycrisp apples diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salted caramel sauce homemade or store bought

Instructions

  • Bake the cookies according to the package directions and let them cool completely before attempting to decorate them.
  • Chop the fresh apples into a small dice, no need to peel them first. Place them in a mixing bowl and squeeze the lemon juice over the top. Gently toss with a fork to coat the apples. This will help prevent them from browning.
  • Spread the frosting in fairly thick layers over the tops of the cookies.
  • Sprinkle the apples over the frosted cookies and then drizzle a bit of caramel sauce over the top in a pretty pattern. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Cookie Recommendations:

You could use your favorite store bought sugar cookie mix for the base of this recipe. During the fall season, we love to use the caramel apple cookie mix from Betty Crocker. 
COURSEDessert
CUISINEAmerican
AUTHORTiffany Dahle