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Apple Cider Cookies with Caramel Filling

These Apple Cider Cookies with Caramel Filling are a delightful treat that encapsulates the essence of autumn in every bite, featuring warm spices and sweet apple flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies, Easy, Fall
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon Ground allspice

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 7.4 ounces Alpine Spiced Apple Cider Instant Original Drink mix (not the sugar-free variety)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Filling

  • 11 ounces Kraft caramels (1 bag)

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Step 2: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and salt.
  • Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Step 5: Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and Alpine Spiced Apple Cider Instant Drink mix to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  • Step 7: Shape the cookie dough into balls and place them on the lined baking sheets.
  • Step 8: Unwrap the Kraft caramels and melt them in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Step 9: Make an indentation in the center of each cookie dough ball, fill with melted caramel, and seal with another piece of dough.
  • Step 10: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  • Step 11: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Electric Mixer

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.