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Air Fryer Caramel Apple Cookies
Everyone will love these festive fall air fryer cookies!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 483 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon apple juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the frosting:
- 8 ounces (250g) cream cheese
- 2 ½ cups (300g) powdered sugar or more or less, as needed
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
For decorating:
- ¼ cup (50g) caramel
- ½ green apple chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, apple juice, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until well combined.
- Preheat the air fryer to 340 degrees F / 170 degrees C and scoop cookie dough onto a parchment-lined air fryer tray.
- Air fry the cookies for 8 minutes until lightly golden brown. Remove and transfer to a wire baking rack to cool.
- Make the frosting by beating together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Once cookies are cool, spread cream cheese frosting on top, then drizzle caramel over the frosting and sprinkle with chopped green apples.
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Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Don't overmix! Once the dry ingredients are added, mix until just combined.
- Be sure to preheat the air fryer for best results.
- Lining the air fryer basket with parchment paper not only prevents cookies from sticking, it also makes cleanup a breeze.
- Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less time, checking food for doneness, and then adding more time as needed.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar in the frosting to achieve your desired sweetness and consistency.
- Drizzle on the caramel sauce just before serving so they don't become too sticky.
- Experiment with different types of apples for varying flavor and texture.
- Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
483kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Potassium
130mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
55g
(110%)
Vitamin A
529IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 529IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.