Recreating Crumbl’s caramel apple cookie dough involves a rich blend of butter, sugars, and flavors, combined with a delightful strusel and icing. Perfect for baking lovers wanting to try something sweet and unique.
1: Cream together butter and sugars.
2: Mix in the egg, applesauce, and vanilla.
3: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4: Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and fold gently. Avoid overmixing.
5: Scoop the dough into balls and chill in the fridge for an hour.
6: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
7: Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes, adjusting time based on size until golden.
8: For the strusel, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, cold butter, and salt; bake for 5-7 minutes until golden.
9: For the icing, cream together cream cheese and butter, then add vanilla, caramel, and salt, followed by powdered sugar and whip until smooth.
