Caramel Apple Cookie Dessert

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup apple jelly
• 1/2 cup caramel topping
• 2 cups chopped, peeled apples

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together melted butter,brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in flour, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and walnuts until a crumbly dough is formed.
3. Add cold butter pieces and mix until incorporated.
4. Press half of the dough into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 inch baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, mix together apple jelly and caramel topping. Spread over the dough in the baking dish.
6. Sprinkle apples over the caramel layer.
7. Sprinkle remaining dough over the top of the apples.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.
9. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Caramel apples are a classic fall treat.
• This dessert is a unique twist on the traditional caramel apple.
• The sweetness of the caramel and apples combine with the crunchy cookie crumbs for the perfect combination.
• It's easy to make and doesn't require any baking skills.