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Caramel Apple Milky Way Cookies

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These cookies taste like a caramel apple in cookie form. Dark brown sugar and vanilla give the dough a rich caramel flavor, and they’re studded with diced apple and chopped Caramel Apple Milky Way minis. A baking mix like Bisquick is the secret shortcut: it keeps them soft and puffy without much butter. Perfect for fall parties and harvest gatherings.

Caramel apple Milky Way cookies

Tips

  • Can’t find the seasonal candy? Use regular Milky Way minis, chopped caramels or caramel baking bits.
  • Dice the apple small (about 1/4 inch) so the cookies hold together.
  • Don’t overbake. Pull them when the edges are set and the centers still look soft.
  • Chill the dough 15 minutes if it seems too soft to scoop.
Mandie

Caramel Apple Milky Way Cookies

Soft cookies with diced apple and chopped caramel candy bars.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 26 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups baking mix such as Bisquick
  • 1 cup Caramel Apple Milky Way minis quartered (about 20), or chopped caramels
  • 1 small apple finely diced

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Beat the butter and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in the vanilla and eggs.
  3. Stir in the baking mix until combined, then the candy and apple.
  4. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto the baking sheets.
  5. Bake 9 to 11 minutes, until set. Cool on the pan 2 minutes, then move to a rack.

Notes

Makes 24 to 30 cookies.

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FAQ

How do I store them?

Because of the fresh apple, keep them airtight for 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.

Can I freeze them?

Yes. Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.

What baking mix works?

Bisquick or any all-purpose baking mix.

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Caramel Apple Milky Way Cookies

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Comments

3 responses to “Caramel Apple Milky Way Cookies”

  1. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    I had some of these milky ways left over and rather than throwing them away or just plain eating them, I went looking for some recipes. I just made these, so delicious. I can’t stop eating them. Thanks for the recipe.

  2. Pamela Gurganus Avatar
    Pamela Gurganus

    Oh my! I’m going to make these cookies for my mom! Milky Way is her favorite candy bar and she loves caramel apples! Thanks so much for sharing this!

  3. kathy downey Avatar
    kathy downey

    Milky Way is one of my favorite candy bars ,I can’t wait to try these! Thanks so much for sharing!

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