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Apple Cider Caramel Cookies

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Soft, chewy cookies bursting with tangy apple cider, buttery caramel, and warm spices—perfect for cozy fall afternoons.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Soft caramel candies
  • Sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of apple cider into a medium saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to 1/4 cup (60 ml). Let it cool completely.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (225 g) softened butter, 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar, and 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the cooled apple cider reduction.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  6. Unwrap soft caramel candies and cut them in half if they’re large.
  7. Scoop dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, flatten slightly, and press a caramel piece into the center. Roll the dough over the caramel to seal it inside.
  8. Arrange cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
  9. Sprinkle cookies with sea salt as soon as they come out of the oven, and let them cool on a rack.

Notes

[‘Reducing the apple cider intensifies its flavor.’, ‘Chill the dough to make it easier to handle and prevent spreading.’, ‘Ensure the caramel is fully sealed inside the dough to avoid leakage.’, ‘Use fresh spices for maximum flavor.’, ‘Don’t overbake; cookies will continue to cook slightly as they cool.’]

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Keywords: Apple Cider Cookies, Caramel Cookies, Fall Dessert, Autumn Baking, Easy Cookie Recipe

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