Description
Caramel apple cider cookies blend autumn’s warmth with sweet nostalgia, offering a delightful twist on classic fall treats. Kissed with tangy cider mix and drizzled with rich caramel, these cookies deliver a comforting embrace that pulls you into seasonal memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (100 grams) dried apples, chopped
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) apple cider
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Salt:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by heating the oven to 350°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for seamless cookie removal.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient blend that will provide balanced flavor and texture.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, developing a rich foundational base for the cookies.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly to ensure smooth integration of wet ingredients.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with apple cider to create a cohesive, aromatic dough that balances moisture and structure.
- Gently fold chopped dried apples throughout the dough, distributing them evenly to guarantee apple flavor in every bite.
- Scoop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them adequately to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges that indicate perfect caramelization and doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest briefly on baking sheets to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Drizzle cooled cookies with caramel sauce, letting it set and create an indulgent finishing touch that enhances the cookie’s complex flavor profile.
Notes
- Elevate your baking game with these cozy, fall-inspired cookies that blend the warmth of apple cider with rich caramel sweetness.
- Chopped dried apples add delightful texture and concentrated fruit flavor, making each bite a burst of autumnal goodness.
- Achieve perfectly golden edges by watching closely during the last few minutes of baking, as ovens can vary in temperature and performance.
- Caramel drizzle transforms these cookies from delicious to decadent, creating a stunning finish that’s both visually appealing and irresistibly tasty.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smoother mixing and a more uniform cookie texture, so remove butter and egg from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to maintain their soft, chewy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg