The Nicholsons, better known as Kecia, Corey, and the Bear (Barrett) are some of my closest friends and often provide me with a place of refuge when I need to escape NF. I met Kecia at the end of my freshman year of college when her, I, and four other girls decided to become roommates for the following year. I am sure that going into it they all thought I would be the quiet no-fun roommate, and I bet sometimes they wish it would've turned out that way, but nonetheless they forever became stuck with the real me. We stayed roommates for the next two years, it would have been three but she is a year older than us and graduated first. Although we have not remained roommates we have remained really really close friends and I am so thankful for that!!! I met Corey through Kecia as they were dating while we were in college. I have to admit some of the girliest moments I had in college were with Corey- watching The Wedding Planner and watching/learning figure skating moves like the triple sawcow (I am sure the spelling is wayyyy off there- but I bet Corey would know how to spell it)!!! All kidding aside some of my fondest, happiest, funnest, saddest, funniest, hardest, scariest, best memories have either been with them or they have helped me through them. I honestly do not know what I would do without them and (MOST OF) their advice. Corey can throw some insane ass advice out there- but I have to admit there are sometimes I have even listened to that advice. Now not to leave out the Bear but he just happen to come along much later in the picture. He is an adorable boy and I was lucky enough to have him as my new years eve date for two years in a row!!! And when he becomes a rockstar someday I hope he remembers his first date!!! I hope that they all enjoy these cookies and I hope to make it out to Rochester to visit again soon.
CARAMEL APPLE CIDER COOKIES
http://www.chef-in-training.com/ February 24, 2012 Blog
Makes 51 cookies.
1 cup unsalted butter, nearly melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (7.4 ounce) box Alpine Spiced Apple Cider Instant Original Drink Mix *Not sugar free*
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) bag Kraft Caramels
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line rimless cookie sheets with parchment paper. It has to be parchment this time.
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. Then place on a wire cooling rack to cool thoroughly.
Notes: If cookies get too cool before you twist them off, freeze the whole sheet for a few minutes and they’ll come right off.
Also, if caramel hardens after cookies have sat for a while, microwave them for a few second and the caramel will melt perfectly again!
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