john cabrera

brittybyte:

Caramel Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of unsalted butter, nearly melted
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 (7.4 ounce) Alpine Spiced Cider Instant Original Drink Mix
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 (14 ounce) bag of Kraft caramels

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F (190 C).
2. Line rimless cookie sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a stand mixer, cream butter, sugar, salt, and all 10 packets of apple cider mix together until smooth and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
5. Mix in baking soda and baking powder.
6. Add flour and mix until all the above ingredients are just starting to combine.
7. With a standard cookie scoop, scoop up the dough, flatten slightly in your hand, and place a caramel in the center.
8. Work the dough around the caramel, sealing it well inside.
9. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets.
10. Bake 12-14 minutes (or until golden brown)