Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Amazing Apple Cider Caramel Cookies: A 1 in 100 Fall Delight. These chewy cookies combine the tangy essence of reduced apple cider with the sweetness of rich caramel, creating a unique twist on traditional autumn baking. Perfect for gatherings, cozy evenings, or as a special treat for family and friends, they are sure to impress everyone with their sophisticated flavor profile. Plus, this easy-to-follow recipe makes it simple to whip up a batch in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup apple cider (reduced to ¼ cup)
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider in a saucepan until it reaches about ¼ cup; cool completely.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in reduced cider and caramel bits evenly.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into balls and optionally coat in sugar.
- Bake for about 9-11 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg