# Autumnal Apple Caramel Cookies Potbelly is Serving Up a New Apple Caramel Cookie This Fall By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-caramel-cookie References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/10/23/potbelly-introduces-new-apple-caramel-cookie/) & [google](https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.potbelly.com%2Fmenu%2Fcookies-shakes-&psig=AOvVaw1jb3WYx_hcKwDg_Ji0b70m&ust=1698367586077000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBIQjRxqFwoTCMDxiLe-koIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE)  Potbelly is embracing the fall season with the debut of a delicious new Apple Caramel Cookie in late October. Perfect for [crisp autumn days](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-caramel-apple-chips) and chilly fall evenings, the new Apple Caramel Cookie perfectly captures a taste of the season. As the brand explains the new dessert offering consists of "deliciously sweet apple baked into a soft blonde cookie with [hints of caramel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-hard-candies)." While there's no chocolate to be found here, the addition of caramel gives the cookie that extra sweet flavor that will surely satisfy your craving for a post-meal treat. The new Apple Caramel Cookie can be found at all Potbelly locations nationwide for a limited time this fall as of Monday, October 23, 2023. Image Credit: Potbelly ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seasonal Dessert Trends:** Potbelly is embracing the fall season with the debut of a delicious new Apple Caramel Cookie in late October. - **Flavor Innovation:** The new Apple Caramel Cookie perfectly captures a taste of the season with deliciously sweet apple baked into a soft blonde cookie with hints of caramel. - **Limited Time Offerings:** The new Apple Caramel Cookie can be found at all Potbelly locations nationwide for a limited time this fall as of Monday, October 23, 2023. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Potbelly's new Apple Caramel Cookie highlights the seasonal dessert trend with its delicious blend of apple and caramel flavors. - **Fast Casual Dining:** Potbelly's limited time offering of the Apple Caramel Cookie presents a flavorful and tempting treat for customers looking for a post-meal indulgence. - **Food Retail:** The release of Potbelly's new Apple Caramel Cookie creates opportunities for grocers and retailers to explore similar seasonal cookie creations in their own bakeries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiced Pumpkin Pie Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-cookie.md) - [Autumnal Caramel Pumpkin Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-pumpkin-cake-cookie.md) - [Seasonal Cherry Chip Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-delight-cookie.md) - [Seasonal Caramel Churro Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-churro-cookie.md) - [Caramel Apple Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-ice-cream.md) - [Cinnamon Roll-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-roll-cookie.md) - [Freshly Baked Toffee Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toffee-butter-brickle-cookie.md) - [Autumnal Bite-Sized Apple Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cinnamon-bitz.md) - [Apple Cider-Flavored Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-muffin-cookie.md)