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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
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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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
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  • 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

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

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

10g

Carbs

8g

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