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Freshly baked apple crisp cookies with warm spices and apple chunks

Apple Crisp Cookies

All the cozy flavors of apple crisp in cookie form! These chewy apple cookies are topped with a buttery oat streusel and drizzled with caramel for the ultimate fall-inspired treat.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Cookies:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup finely diced apple peeled if desired
  • Streusel Topping:
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • Optional Drizzle:
  • ¼ cup caramel sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients. Fold in diced apples.
  4. In a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter to form streusel topping.
  5. Scoop cookie dough onto baking sheets (about 2 tbsp per cookie). Flatten slightly, then sprinkle with streusel topping.
  6. Bake 12–14 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
  7. Cool on a wire rack, then drizzle with caramel if desired.

Notes

Best with firm apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel for extra crunch.