Deserts, Meals

Decadent And Crunchy Caramel Apple Cider Cookies

Ratings – 4.1/5

Preparation Time – 40 minutes

This upcoming Halloween season indulge in crunchy and soft apple cider cookies. A perfect treat for all your loved ones! You must be wondering how someone can even use apple cider to make cookie dough. But guess what, it is all true and possible, in fact, apple cider cookies are quite famous among the locals of Washington State. The recipe mentioned below is super easy to follow and your caramel apple cider cookies can be prepared in only 30 to 40 minutes. You need to try out this dish at least once this year and here is everything you need to know about it.

Invention Of Apple Cider Cookies

Origin – As per our research, the very origin and history of Apple cider dates back to ancient Egypt and Babylonia! Apple cider vinegar can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. As per the data available on the net, it was particularly in the late 18th century and early 19th century when people situated in the United States started using apple cider in desserts. It is quite fair to say that it all started with a fluffy, moist and delicious Cider cake. Unfortunately, the exact timeline of apple cider cookies is yet to be discovered by us.
Inspiration – Apple Cider Cookies are very much inspired by crispy and soft, fried-to-perfection, cider donuts. The main ingredients used in both the recipes are somewhat similar. People in the United States love to enjoy apple cider donuts around the fall and winter seasons.
Popularity – The apple cider cookies recipe is surely one of those underrated dessert treats that need more attention out there. As per the information collected by us, Apple cider cookies are quite famous in and around Washington State.

Cookies flavored with apple cider, apple sauce and caramel bites! On popular demand, here is the complete recipe guide for caramel apple cider cookies.

Ingredients

1 cup of Apple Cider
1 ½ cup of all-purpose flour
10-12 caramel bites
1 tsp of baking powder
¼ tsp of baking soda
½ tsp of salt (optional)
1 tsp of cinnamon powder
½ tsp of nutmeg powder
½ cup of granulated white sugar
¼ cup of brown sugar
6-7 tbsp of softened unsalted butter
2 eggs
1 tsp of vanilla extract
¼ cup of apple sauce
1 cup of cinnamon sugar

Decadent And Crunchy Caramel Apple Cider Cookies

Caramel Apple Cider Cookies – Steps To Follow

Step 1

Heat up a pan and pour in the whole cup of apple cider. We will simmer this on medium to low heat until the cider is reduced. If you are taking one cup of apple cider, then reduce it down to about a quarter.

Step 2

Next, in a bowl, add all-purpose flour, nutmeg powder, cinnamon powder, baking powder, salt and baking soda. With the help of a hand whisk, mix everything together until properly combined and keep aside.

Step 3

Moving on to the wet ingredients, in a separate bowl, add regular sugar, brown sugar and softened unsalted butter. Use an electric whisk to combine it all and then crack in the eggs and whisk again.

Step 4

Next, pour the reduced version of apple cider into the wet ingredients bowl. At the same time, also add apple sauce and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk all the wet ingredients until properly combined.

Step 5

Now, transfer the all-purpose flour mix to the bowl where you have combined all your wet ingredients. With the help of a spatula, make a cookie dough. Feel free to increase or decrease the quantity of dry ingredients.

Step 6

Last but not least, it’s time to make the apple cider cookies. Place a parchment paper on your baking tray and start scooping out small portions from your prepared cookie dough. Put a caramel bite right at the center of each small cookie dough and then freeze this for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 7

Once all the cookies have cooled down a bit, round them up like small balls and then dunk them in a bowl of cinnamon sugar. Place it all again on the baking tray and bake it at 350 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes! Enjoy these crunchy caramel Apple Cider Cookies with a cup of hot chocolate.