Apple Caramel Cookie Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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170g butter (about 12 tbsp).
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67g regular sugar.
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133g packed dark brown sugar.
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1 whole egg.
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1 separated egg yolk.
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1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla.
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290g all-purpose flour (around 2 1/4 cups).
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1 1/4 tsp cream of tartar.
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3/4 tsp baking soda.
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1/4 tsp baking powder.
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3/4 tsp salt.
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67g sugar for rolling (1/3 cup).
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2 tsp ground cinnamon for coating.
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4 firm apples (try Honeycrisp or Granny Smith).
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1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice.
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2 tbsp brown sugar.
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1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour.
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200g dark brown sugar for sauce (1 cup).
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85g butter for sauce (6 tbsp).
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60g heavy cream (1/4 cup).
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1/2 tsp salt for sauce.
# Instructions:
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Beat the butter with both sugars until light and airy, about 3 minutes. Drop in eggs and vanilla. Gently fold in your sifted dry ingredients. Form small balls and let them rest in the fridge for an hour.
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Simmer diced apples with a splash of lemon, some sugar, cinnamon and a bit of flour on low for 10-12 minutes until soft but not mushy.
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Stir brown sugar, butter, cream and salt together over gentle heat for about 5 minutes until you get a smooth, pourable caramel.
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Coat chilled dough balls in the cinnamon-sugar mix. Pop in a 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes. Push small dents in the centers while they're still warm.
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Once cookies have cooled down, spoon apple mixture into each indent and finish with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
# Notes:
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Don't skip the one-hour cooling time for the dough.
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Keep your apples a little firm when cooking.
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Make sure to press the centers while the cookies are still hot from the oven.