Caramel Apple Cider Cookies
These chewy caramel apple cookies blend cozy apple cider spices with gooey caramel centers—perfect for fall baking!
Servings: 30 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 box (7.4 oz) apple cider drink mix (10 packets)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (14 oz) bag soft caramel candies (like Kraft), unwrapped and halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, salt, and apple cider drink mix until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and flour.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until dough forms.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls, flatten slightly, and place half a caramel candy in the center. Wrap dough around caramel to seal.
- Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 12-14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.