Ingredients
**For the Cookie Base:**
1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
**For the Apple Filling:**
2 apples (peeled, diced)
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp lemon juice
**For the Crumble Topping:**
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
**To Finish:**
Store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
Instructions
1. Make the apple filling: In a skillet, cook apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice for 5–7 minutes. Let cool.
2. Make the cookie dough: Cream butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
3. Make the crumble: Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl until crumbly.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
5. Scoop large cookie dough balls onto the sheet. Flatten slightly, creating an indentation.
6. Add a spoonful of apple filling in the center. Top with crumble.
7. Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden on edges.
8. Cool, then drizzle with caramel and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra spice depth.
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American