While blog reading, I recently just found my new favorite fall cookie recipe! In the past few things, I’ve been craving all things caramel… caramel macchiato, caramel apple pops, apples dipped in caramel, and of course any dessert with caramels would have been perfect! So when I stumbled upon these Caramel Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies, I told myself it was a must for making. I mean, the main flavors and ingredients, caramel and apple cider packets, are like the epitome of fall, don’t you think? I sure do! And let me tell you, when I brought these babies into work, people were taking seconds and thirds and fourths, no joke! They were gone in no time, all 2 dozen that I brought in (I may have eaten the other 2 dozen, OK, maybe I gave some of those away as well).
Caramel Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies (by The Cooking Photographer)
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, nearly melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (7.4 ounce) box Alpine Spiced Apple Cider Instant Original Drink Mix *Not sugar free*
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) bag Kraft Caramels
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line rimless cookie sheets with parchment paper. It has to be parchment this time.
2. In a stand mixer, cream together butter, sugar, salt, and all 10 packets of apple cider mix until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract, then mix in the baking soda and baking powder. Add the flour and mix until just combined.
3. With a standard (size 50) cookie scoop, scoop the dough scrapping off the excess as you go up the bowl. Flatten the dough slightly in your hand and place a caramel in the center. Work the dough around the caramel sealing well. Place the cookies two inches apart on the sheets.
4. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. After baking, carefully slide the parchment with the cookies onto the counter. Let cool until they are no longer soft but still slightly warm. Twist gently to remove, and cool the rest of the way upside down on the parchment or on a cooling rack.
Makes 51 cookies (it may sound like a lot, but just make them all, they are THAT good).
*These cookies are best served over a warm cup of tea, coffee, hot chocolate or any warm drink to soften up the caramel insides. Or I suggest nuking them in the microwave for about 15 seconds for a similar effect.*
My goal these days as I’m on travel restriction from work because of baby is to bring in a dessert every (or every other) Friday for my coworkers. It totally makes for a homely, aromatic smelling kitchen every Thursday night at least, oh and wider hips too but that’s in preparation for baby. 😉
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What are some of your favorite fall desserts?
whhaaaaaaaaatt?! Um, YUM! I so need to try this!!
These sound so good! I’m going to have to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing.
oh my, these look amazing!! my favorite fall dessert is pumpkin bread and gingerbread anything. mmm.
I NEED to make these, they sound amazing!
These look AMAZING! So cozy and fall, love!
i NEED this!!! looks so good and so for autumn!!
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Wow, these look amazing….take care of yourself and get some rest sweets!!!
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That sounds so good and so perfect for the cold weather. Seriously- putting caramel in is just makes it special enough for a gift. Lovely!
These look sooooo delicious! Can the Kraft Caramels and Apple Cider Mix be found at say…a Target? Where did you get yours? I want to make these tomorrow for a friend! 😀
oh. my. GOD! i’m salivating over here!
Those look absolutely YUMMY. I love the tea cup too! I’m starting a collection myself 🙂
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Heyyy! Thanks so much for your comment on my blog! And what is this goodness Im reading about?? Caramel stuffed cookies???? You’ve got to be kidding!! Amazinggg and totally yums!
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Those look and sound amazing, Sandy! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe..I’m adding this to my fall to-do list!
I will take anything caramel stuffed.
Thanks for sharing the delightful recipe!!
I’m not usually very adventurous with my baking, but these photos may have just converted me. They look amazing!
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I’m not usually very adventurous with my baking, but these photos may have just converted me. They look amazing!
http://www.fashaholicsanonymous.com
Holy YUM! These look to-die-for.
Oooh why do I choose to go vegan & gluten free this time of year??? I must be out of my mind. Well I’m not starting this new thing until Monday so maybe I can squeeze this in this weekend 🙂
xoxo
Sandy, these cookies are seriously WOW! I want one so badly. Right now.
My favorite fall desserts always involve apples and pumpkin, not necessarily together, but I love seasonal flavors.
WOWIE – it’s finally cooling off here and even started to rain. I think I’ll make these for a special treat for the family to come home to today 🙂 Thanks!
Those cookies look so yummy! I was intimidated at first glance, but I may be brave enough to try baking them.
My favorite fall desserts are caramel apple pie and pumpkin cheesecake.
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ahhhh! those look so gooooooooooooood!!
you sound like the best co-worker ever!! cookies for everyone 🙂
I have to try these! They sound and look delicious!
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Holy cow, these sound SO good!
Sounds amazingly delicious 🙂 I made rice pudding the other day! <3
oohhh! so yummy! and your photos are just lovely!
Tried them and loved them !!!! Never had a cookie like this before!!!!!!