Inspired by my current home state of Michigan, I decided to make caramel apple cookies. With shredded apple and additional apple cider, these cookies turned out with the perfect apple flavor and then an apple cider caramel glaze/frosting to drizzle over top.
Check out all our United States of Cookies recipes here. Recipe and photo courtesy of Jennifer from Jennifer Meyering.
Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla and mix until combined. Add apple cider and mix.
Add flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix until incorporated, but don't overmix. Fold in shredded apple.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out dough onto prepared baking sheet. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 3-5 minutes, then transfer to wire cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
For Glaze
In small saucepan over medium heat, add butter, brown sugar, apple cider and salt. Heat, whisking constantly until sugar has dissolved. Add heavy cream and whisk to incorporate.
Remove from heat, add powdered sugar and whisk until smooth. Let stand for 10-15 minutes while cookies bake and cool to allow mixture to thicken.
Transfer to plastic baggie and cut off small portion of corner. Drizzle over cooled cookies.