Micaela Erickson/The Hofstra Chronicle

It’s finally fall! Ring in the best season of the year with a cozy autumnal treat. Pumpkin desserts usually reign supreme throughout this season, but don’t forget about the joy an apple or two can bring. Get your favorite kind of apples and get started on making this simple, delicious cookie.

Ingredients:

1 ¼ cup flour

1 ¼ cup oats (preferably rolled)

½ teaspoon baking soda

Dash of cinnamon (measure with your heart)

½  cup salted butter, melted

¾ cup brown sugar (dark or light)

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 large apple, diced

Caramel sauce (store bought or homemade)

Instructions:

1.     Preheat oven to 350° F.

2.     Finely dice an apple of your choosing. I used honeycrisp.

3.     Mix your dry ingredients together (flour, oats, baking soda and cinnamon).

4.     Melt the butter and set aside to cool for about 10 minutes.

5.     In a separate bowl, mix your cooled butter with the brown sugar, egg and vanilla.

6.     Combine wet and dry ingredients.

7.     In another bowl, combine apples with caramel sauce. Add caramel apple mixture to dough mixture. Don’t overmix!

8.     Chill dough for approximately 30 minutes.

9.     Form dough into balls and place on an oiled or lined baking sheet.

10.  Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

(Recipe adapted from: Cooking Classy)