With this cookie in mind, I set out to make my own version. After searching various recipes, I settled on the idea of making caramel apple oatmeal cookies. I combined two different recipes and changed a few things, to make them my own.
Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
1 packed cup of dried chopped apples
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and apples.
Drop by rounded spoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets (I baked mine on parchment paper—less mess!). Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
Super Easy Caramel Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup cream
1 tablespoon vanilla
pinch of salt
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-low to medium heat. Cook while whisking gently for 5 to 7 minutes, until thicker. Turn off heat. Serve warm or refrigerate until cold. If sauce is thin, just continue cooking for a few more minutes.