apple cider cookies

it's two of my favorite things: fall + cookies = apple cider cookies

these cookies have been all over pinterest so my sisters and I decided to give them a try. they are a really good, sweet cookie. a good dessert to bring to a fall party but you can't really have more then two because they are SO sweet. 

apple cider cookies

1 cup unsalted butter softened

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 (7.4 oz) box alpine spiced apple cider instant drink mix 

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda 

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1-14oz bag of chewy caramels

1. preheat oven to 350 and line cookie sheets with parchment paper (so caramel doesn't stick to bottom of the cookie sheet)
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.
3. cream butter, sugar, salt, and all 10 packages of apple cider drink mix.
4. beat in eggs one at a time
5. gradually add flour mixture into butter mixture. Mix until combine.
6. scoop cookie dough balls about the size of a walnut
7. fall ball dough slightly and press unwrapped caramel into the center of the dough, seal dough around the caramel and place onto baking sheet
8. bake for 11-14 minutes or until lightly browned. they may not look done but they are :)

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Enjoy!