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Apple Cider Cookies

Soft and Chewy Apple Cider Cookies for Cozy Fall Days

Delightful Apple Cider Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for cozy fall days, embodying the essence of autumn in every bite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups Apple Cider Reduced apple cider enriches the flavor but can be swapped with unsweetened apple juice if needed.
  • 20 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Browned for nutty aroma; melted butter works too.
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately; 2 ½ cups equals approximately 300g.
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice Or use apple pie spice.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Light Brown Sugar Deepens color and adds moisture.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
For the Apple Cider Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Reduced Apple Cider

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Reduce Apple Cider: Pour 2 cups of apple cider into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it thickens and measures about ¼ cup, about 15-20 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Brown Butter: Melt 20 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat until golden brown and nutty, about 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk the cooled brown butter with ½ cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of light brown sugar until creamy. Add in 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, the cooled reduced apple cider, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Let dough rest for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) while the dough rests. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Shape Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to portion out dough onto the baking sheet, leaving 3 inches of space. Aim for 12-16 mounds.
  8. Bake: Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set and centers are puffy. Monitor closely.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Assembly: Brush cookies with melted apple cider butter, roll in cinnamon sugar, and drizzle with glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Letting the dough rest enhances flavor. Browned butter adds richness.

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