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Caramel Apple Cider Cookies: Autumn’s Chewy Delight

Delight in the magic of fall with these Soft and Chewy Caramel Apple Cider Cookies, a perfect blend of apple and caramel flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 packet Alpine spiced apple cider mix not sugar-free
  • 1 large egg acts as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour fluff and level for best results
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda for leavening
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Kraft caramel bits or chopped caramels

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and apple cider mix until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the caramel bits gently into the dough.
  7. Scoop the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 11-12 minutes until golden around the edges and soft in the center.
  9. Reshape cookies if necessary while warm for a nice round shape.
  10. Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the spice mix. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking to achieve thicker cookies and avoid spreading.

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