Caramel Apple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies studded with caramel chunks, fresh apple, and raisins—ready in just over 30 minutes.

# List of Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda

03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

06 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

08 - 2 large eggs

09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

10 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

11 - 1 cup peeled and diced apple

12 - 1 cup raisins

13 - 3/4 cup soft caramel candies, chopped

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.

03 - Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until incorporated.

05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

06 - Stir in oats, diced apple, raisins, and caramel pieces until evenly distributed.

07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.

09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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The caramel bits get all gooey and create these incredible pockets of sweetness in every bite
Fresh apple keeps the cookies surprisingly moist even days later
They strike that perfect balance between wholesome oatmeal and downright indulgent treat

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Chilling your dough for even 30 minutes prevents the cookies from spreading too thin
The centers will look slightly underdone but that's exactly how they should be when you pull them out
Cutting caramel when it's slightly frozen prevents it from turning into a sticky mess everywhere

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