Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream together butter, sugar, salt and all 10 packages (whole box) of apple cider drink mix.

Step 3

Add eggs one at a time, mixing in between. Add vanilla and mix well.

Step 4

Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon and mix until well combined.

Step 5

Scoop out cookie dough by 2Tbsp. full and platten in palm of your hand. Place unwrapped caramel in center of dough and seal the dough around it, covering completely. Shape into ball and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.

Step 6

Bake at 350° F for 12-15 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned. Let cookies cool completely on parchment paper.