Chocolate Chip Cookie Apple Crumble For Two combine chocolate chip cookies and apples into one fall treat.
It seems that the latest trend in desserts is fruit with cookies on top. Or at least that’s what I kept seeing on Pinterest. Of course I can’t find the link to the first recipe I saw, but I believe it was oatmeal cookies on top of peach cobbler. Another one used snickerdoodles. Then I saw a chocolate chip cookie crumble and fell in love. You can pretty much win my heart with chocolate chip cookies and knew I had to make my own. Seeing that I had a ton of apples in the kitchen, I made a fall version with Chocolate Chip Cookie Apple Crumble For Two. In my mind I keep calling it a crisp, but because there are oats in the topping, it is technically a crumble. And yes, it’s another dessert for two recipe. I can’t help but be obsessed with making them! There are so many possibilities for small batch desserts when you own ramekins (Amazon affiliate link). Do you like it when I make small desserts like this? Or is it getting redundant? Whatever your answer may be, I hope you will at least give these mini apple crumbles a try!
I first made these crumbles the day Dad and I picked apples. Since I was feeding four people, I doubled the recipe. You can even cut the recipe in half for a single serving crumble. And if you’re reading this post when it’s not apple season, you can use almost any fruit you want – pears, peaches, raspberries, even strawberries.
As I’m sitting here typing and looking out the window, the leaves are starting to change colors. Although fall is taking its time to arrive, I can’t wait. I recently discovered a hiking trail near me that goes through the woods to this (not impressive) waterfall. As I walked through the trees, I couldn’t help but imagine its beauty once the leaves fully change, especially since there are a few wooden bridges too. I can’t wait to go back with my camera and capture fall.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Apple Crumble For Two
Yield: 2
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 1 cup apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cookie Crumble Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oats
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Have two 6-ounce ramekins ready.
- For the filling: In a large bowl, mix together the apples, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Divide between the two ramekins and bake 10 minutes. Cool while you make the topping.
- For the topping: Beat together the butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Add the flour, cinnamon, salt, and oats and beat until just incorporated. Add the chocolate chips. The mixture will be crumbly.
- Top the cooked apples with the crumble mixture and smooth it out as much as possible. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before serving warm.
Source: Adapted from Love And Olive Oil
More Apple Desserts For Your Snacking
Apple Pie For Two
No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Parfaits
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
Oh wow…. this looks and sounds deeeelish! I have a ton of apples right now and this looks pretty simple to make. Pinned!
Carla Cardello says
I think I see these crumbles in your future ;)
Meredith says
I first discovered the flavor combination of apples + chocolate when studying abroad in the Calvados region of Normandy, France. I LOVE it, and can’t wait to try this recipe!
Carla Cardello says
Oh sounds like a great memory! I studied abroad in Ireland myself and miss it so much. I bet you miss France as well. Hopefully these crumbles will make it a little bit better ;)
cheryl illinois says
Not at all tired of desserts for two but I will not make this one as chocolate chip cookies are not my favorite and I don’t particularly like mixing chocolate with fruit for dessert. SO……I think I will put sugar cookie dough from a tube on top and see how that works OR an oat meal cookie dough (my favorite)
Carla Cardello says
Actually, if you leave out the chocolate chips, it’s pretty much an oatmeal cookie dough. I do love the sugar cookie dough idea too!
Anna (Hidden Ponies) says
I think I need a “Dessert for Two Date Night” in which I have a date and make every one of your desserts for two. This one is at the top of my list – two of my very favourite things in one dish!
Carla Cardello says
Yes! Sounds like the best date night ever ;)
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I love a good apple crumble but never would have thought to make a chocolate chip apple crumble before. These look and sound so delicious. Great recipe!
Carla Cardello says
It’s a great twist on a classic, so you’ll have to try it soon ;)
Stacy says
Cookies as crumble? Fabulous idea, Carla! Clearly I need to get out more because I don’t think I’ve seen that yet.
Being the dessert queen, Liz probably knows about this so it’s just me.
Carla Cardello says
You can try these crumbles along with your poppy seed bread. Just uh don’t get caught :D
Sweet Tooth Person says
So i tried this with Guava (as I didnt have any apples), and I replaced quite a few things.. AND I HAD SUCCESS !! It tasted delicious .. unfortunately I finished it before I had a chance to click it.. therefore I cant post any pics…
Carla says
Never would have thought of using guava! Glad it worked out for you :D