Recreating Crumbl’s caramel apple cookie with a delightful blend of flavors including butter, sugars, and apple extracts, topped with a strusel and cream cheese icing.
1: Cream together the butter, sugars, and applesauce.
2: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
3: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and fold gently.
5: Scoop into balls (4 large ones), and chill the dough in the fridge for an hour.
6: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
7: For strusel, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, cold butter, and salt. Bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
8: For icing, cream together cream cheese and butter, then add vanilla, caramel sauce, and salt.
9: Add powdered sugar and whip until smooth.
10: Bake cookies for 12-17 minutes based on size.
