Cosmic Crisp Cookie Cups

Yield: 13 cookie cups

Sweeten up your day with this irresistible recipe! Cosmic Crisp® apples take center stage in these buttery, caramelized apple pocket cookies. Soft, spiced, and oh-so-delicious- perfect for cozy gatherings or a treat-yourself moment.

Ingredients

• 4 organic Cosmic Crips® apples, diced
• 15 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cup rolled oats
  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoon cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• caramel

Directions

1. Add 14 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until light and fluffy.
2. Add in eggs and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
3. Add flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
4. Grease two muffin tins, scoop the dough till the tins are about halfway full, and press them flat.
5. Set your oven to 350° F and bake the cookies for about 18 to 20 minutes.
6. While your cookies bake, cook the apples in 2 tablespoons of butter until soft.
7. Add the remaining sugars, cornstarch, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and cook them until they are caramelized. Set aside.
8. When your cookies are done baking, press the center of each cookie with a shot glass, creating a pocket for the apples to fit into.
9. Fill each cookie with your apple concoction and drizzle with caramel and/or put whipped cream.
10. Serve.
11. ENJOY!