Amazing Apple Cider Caramel Cookies: A 1 in 100 Fall Delight
Experience the warm flavors of autumn with these Amazing Apple Cider Caramel Cookies: A 1 in 100 Fall Delight. These soft, chewy cookies are infused with the delightful taste of reduced apple cider and rich caramel bits, making them a standout treat for any fall gathering. Perfect for sharing or enjoying during cozy evenings at home, this recipe is easy to follow and yields about three dozen delicious cookies. Whether paired with a hot beverage or served as part of a dessert platter, these cookies will surely impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup apple cider (reduced to 1/4 cup)
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider in a saucepan until it reaches 1/4 cup. Let cool.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture until combined.
- Stir in cooled apple cider and caramel bits.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into balls and optionally roll in extra sugar before placing on sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden and centers firm up slightly.
- Cool on baking sheets briefly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg