Cinnamon Dumplings With Apple Cider Syrup

• flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• baking powder↗2 1⁄4 teaspoons
• ground cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• coarse salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• large egg↗1
• large egg yolk↗1
• milk↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• apple cider↗1⁄4 cup
• sugar↗2 cups
• cold butter, cut in 1/2-inch pcs↗6 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon in medium bowl.set aside.

2. 2

   stir together sugar, and 3/4 cup water in large pan.over medium heat.

3. 3

   cook without stirring still sugar begins to melt and turns to amber color -- about 14 minutes.

4. 4

   continue to cook, stirring occasionally.about 2 minutes more or medium amber.

5. 5

   work butter into flour till crumbly.

6. 6

   whisk butter into flour till crumbly.

7. 7

   forming a well in the center of the flour mixture -- pour in egg.

8. 8

   stir gently with fork till combined.

9. 9

   remove sugar mixture from heat, slowly whisk in cider.

10. 10

    return to heat.bring to simmer.

11. 11

    using hands, divide dough into 12 pieces.roll into balls --

12. 12

    drop balls into cider.cook, turning over once or twice until tripled in size and golden brown.

13. 13

    remove with slotted spoon to a platter and cover.

14. 14

    repeat with remaining dough.

15. 15

    drizzle with remaining syrup.

16. 16

    top with cool whip -- .