Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup apple cider, reduced to 1/4 cup
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 1/4 cup. Cool completely.
- Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in cooled apple cider and caramel bits evenly into the dough.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in sugar if desired, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ensure you reduce the apple cider well to enhance flavor. Chilling the dough is crucial for achieving a thick, chewy cookie texture.