Taffy Apple Cakies Recipe

Kids will go crazy for these Taffy Apple Cakies! These irresistible cookies taste like miniature caramel apple cakes, bursting with sweet apple flavor and a gooey caramel drizzle. Easy to make and perfect for a fun baking project, these treats are guaranteed to be a family favorite. Get ready for warm, gooey deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 32 mins

Calories 191.9 kcal

Protein 8g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Taffy Apple Cakies

1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup unsalted margarine
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Ricotta Cheese
1 cup peeled and diced apples
1 cup caramels
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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How to Make Taffy Apple Cakies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup peeled and diced apples with ½ cup packed brown sugar. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted margarine and 1 ½ cups granulated white sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
Gently stir in the apple and brown sugar mixture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned. Tops may not brown significantly.
Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While cookies cool, prepare the caramel drizzle: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup caramels and ¼ cup milk.
Stir constantly until caramels are completely melted and smooth.
Immediately drizzle the caramel mixture over the cooled cookies.
Sprinkle with ½ cup chopped peanuts (optional).