Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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.
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.
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.
These Apple Cider Caramel Cookies are a delicious combination of apple cider spice and sweet caramel. They're perfect for the fall season and can be a unique addition to your cookie platter. My kids like to take these when they go to the neighborhood friends to play, moms always like them and ask for the recipe. The cookies are easy to make, and you can use a cookie scoop to make them all the same size. You can also add different nuts or dried fruit to this recipe to adapt it to your taste. My favorite is cashew, but my husband like almond and pecans . I tried once with dried cranberries and gosh they where super delicious. So, if you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make fall treat, give these Apple Cider Caramel Cookies a try!