Caramel Apple Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 tart apples, diced into tiny pieces.
02 - 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to sweeten apples.
03 - 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
04 - 1 stick of softened butter.
05 - Half a cup of dark brown sugar.
06 - A quarter cup of plain white sugar.
07 - A teaspoon of vanilla extract.
08 - 1 chilled large egg.
09 - 1 and 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour.
10 - 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
12 - Caramel sauce to drizzle on top.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat up apple pieces with cinnamon and sugar, stirring until soft. Set them aside to cool off completely.
02 - Whip the butter, sugars, and vanilla together until creamy. Toss in the egg and mix thoroughly.
03 - Combine your flour, salt, and baking soda in a new bowl. Gradually mix this into the buttery mixture.
04 - Stir in the cooled apple mixture carefully. Chill the dough if it feels sticky or extra soft.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Drop scoops of dough onto baking sheets with parchment. Cook for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden.
06 - Cool the cookies and drizzle caramel sauce generously on top before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Keep cookies in an airtight box for up to 3 days or freeze them for 3 months.
02 - You can prepare the dough a day in advance.
03 - Pears or a sprinkle of nutmeg could replace apples for a twist.