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Caramel Apple Cookies

Delightful cookies that blend the flavors of caramel and apple cider, perfect for fall gatherings and satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 14 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour Provides the structure for the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Works in conjunction with baking soda.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warm spice flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Contributes to richness and chewy texture.
  • 1 cup sugar Sweetens the dough and aids browning.
  • 2 large eggs Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla Provides a warm, aromatic flavor.
  • 1 packet Instant Apple Cider Drink Mix Infuses cookies with apple flavor.
Fillings and Coatings
  • 24 pieces caramels Creates a gooey surprise center.
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for rolling) For coating the cookies before baking.
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Enhances the seasonal flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sift the dry ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and fine sea salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla until well combined. Gradually incorporate the Instant Apple Cider Drink Mix, one packet at a time.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1-2 hours.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the rolling mixture: In a separate bowl, mix sugar and pumpkin pie spice for rolling the cookies.
  3. Shape the cookies: Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball, flatten it, place a caramel in the center, and wrap the dough around it. Roll in the spiced sugar before placing it on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the cookies: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 11-14 minutes until slightly undercooked.
Cooling
  1. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the tray before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients, chill dough adequately to prevent spreading, and experiment with apple spice blends for unique flavors.