Caramel Apple Cookie Cups are bite-sized treats made with soft, baked cookie dough filled with warm apple pie filling and drizzled with rich caramel, combining the flavors of a classic caramel apple in a fun, handheld dessert.

In the mood for more caramel apple inspired treats? You’ll have to try my Caramel Apple Bark, Caramel Apple Bites, and Caramel Apple Grapes too!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

If fall had a flavor, it would be caramel apples—sweet, tart, buttery, and spiced. Now imagine all of that cozy deliciousness tucked inside a soft, chewy cookie. That’s exactly what you get with these Caramel Apple Cookie Cups—a super simple, crowd-pleasing dessert that captures everything we love about autumn in one bite-sized treat!

Whether you’re planning a harvest party, need a quick Thanksgiving dessert, or just want to fill your kitchen with the smell of cinnamon and caramel, this recipe is your new go-to.

If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing fall dessert that’s as easy as it is adorable, these Caramel Apple Cookie Cups are exactly what you need! Caramel Apple Cookie Cups are like mini apple pies with a cookie twist—The best part? No one has to know you used store-bought ingredients. No fancy ingredients, no complicated steps—just three store-bought staples.

Ingredients you’ll need:

Sugar cookie dough- Store-bought
Apple pie filling
Caramel dip

Caramel apple cookie cups are miniature desserts made by baking cookie dough in a muffin tin to form little “cups,” which are then filled with apple pie filling and drizzled with rich caramel sauce. They’re soft, gooey, a little chewy, and bursting with warm, sweet fall flavors. Think of them as a cross between a caramel apple and an apple pie—only easier, cuter, and way more fun to eat!

If you’re craving a cozy fall treat but don’t have time for complicated baking, you’re going to love these easy Caramel Apple Cookie Cups. They’re soft, sweet, gooey, and full of comforting fall flavor—all made with simple, store-bought ingredients and minimal effort.

This recipe uses store-bought sugar cookie dough, canned apple pie filling, and pre-made caramel dip, so you can whip these up in under 30 minutes. No peeling apples, no rolling dough—just assemble and bake! Despite being incredibly easy to make, these little treats look bakery-worthy. Their mini size and beautiful drizzle make them perfect for fall dessert tables, school parties, potlucks, or cozy nights in.

How to make the best Caramel Apple Cookie Cups:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and spray a mini (24 cup) muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
Grab your store-bought cookie dough and slice it into 24 equal squares, (just follow the perforated lines) then drop one square of cookie dough into each mini muffin tin cavity.
Bake for 15-17 minutes, then immediately take the handle of a spoon or spatula and press down in the center of each cookie to create a well.
Remove the apples from the apple pie filling and cut them into smaller pieces, then fill each cookie cup with the apples.
Microwave your caramel dip for 30-45 seconds to make it easier to drizzle, then transfer it to a ziploc bag, cut off one end, and drizzle the caramel on top of each cookie cup.
Let cool before removing from the muffin tin and enjoying.

Each bite is a combination of buttery cookie, warm cinnamon-spiced apples, and sweet, gooey caramel. The textures are amazing too: soft cookie base, tender apple filling, and a sticky caramel topping that ties it all together with just the right amount of gooey decadence.

Fall is all about comfort food, and these cookie cups bring that cozy, nostalgic feeling with every bite. The apple pie filling is packed with the sweet, spiced flavors we associate with the season, while the caramel adds a rich, indulgent twist. They’re like a mini celebration of fall in cookie form.

But what really sets these apart is how easy they are to make without sacrificing flavor. Thanks to a few smart shortcuts—store-bought dough, canned filling, and pre-made caramel—you get all the cozy, homemade taste with a fraction of the effort. They’re proof that great desserts don’t always require scratch baking or a sink full of dishes.

Plus, they’re a great way to bring fall flavors to your table without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re baking for Halloween, Friendsgiving, or just craving a seasonal sweet, these are a guaranteed hit!

My top tips:

GREASE YOUR PAN: Make sure to grease your mini muffin tin liberally with nonstick cooking spray before adding the squares of sugar cookie dough. It’s no fun to make a dessert just for it to get stuck in the pan!
COOKIE DOUGH: Using store-bought sugar cookie dough is a huge time saver here. I recommend buying the package of sugar cookie dough that comes with 24 pre-portioned squares so that all you need to do is cut along the perforated lines, then place one piece of cookie dough into each muffin tin cavity.
CREATING THE WELLS: You’ll want to press down the centers of each cookie cup while the cookies are still warm from the oven. I just used the rounded end of a spatula handle I had, but if you own a tart tamper, that would be even more efficient.
PIE FILLING: Although I love the convenience of store-bought pie filling, if you want to fill these cookie cups with your favorite homemade apple pie filling, don’t let me stop you! If you’re using store-bought like me, you’ll just want to be sure you cut the apples into smaller pieces.
CARAMEL DIP: Using store-bought caramel dip adds so much convenience to this recipe! I do recommend warming the caramel dip slightly in the microwave to make it more suitable for drizzling but that’s it!
DRIZZLING: I find it helpful to transfer the caramel dip into a Ziploc bag before cutting off one end and drizzling. This makes the caramel drizzle more evenly and keeps things mess free.
REMOVING FROM THE PAN: I don’t recommend removing these cookie cups from the muffin tin until the cookies are fully cooled. If the edges of the cookies seem to be stuck to the pan, run a butter knife around the edges to loosen each cup.
STORING: Caramel Apple Cookie Cups are best enjoyed the same day for that perfect combo of soft cookie, gooey filling, and sweet caramel drizzle. But they also store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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