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Apple Cider Cookies

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Soft, chewy apple cider cookies bursting with real cider and warm spices, perfect for cozy fall baking. These easy cookies are a comforting treat for gatherings, gifting, or enjoying with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider (fresh, not from concentrate)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Rolling:
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons reduced apple cider or milk

Instructions

  1. Pour 2 cups apple cider into a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1/2 cup and syrupy. Let cool completely.
  2. Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until foamy and golden with brown bits (about 3-4 minutes). Pour into a bowl to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat together cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  5. Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth. Slowly add cooled, reduced apple cider and mix until just combined.
  6. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Chill for 15 minutes if sticky.
  7. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Scoop 1.5 tablespoon portions of dough, roll gently, then coat in cinnamon sugar. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly underdone.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. For glaze, whisk powdered sugar with reduced cider or milk and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh apple cider and don’t skip reducing it. Chill dough for thicker, chewier cookies. Brown butter adds depth—watch closely to avoid burning. Cookies can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with substitutions. Store in airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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