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Apple Cider Cookies

Warm and Cozy Apple Cider Cookies for Fall Happiness

Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Cider Cookies, autumn treats, Baking, cookies, Desserts, fall recipes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chilling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
These Apple Cider Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with cozy fall flavors, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • cookie scoop

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 1 cup Butter unsalted, softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure preferred
  • 1 cup Apple Cider reduced for better flavor
  • 2 ½ cups Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Salt omit if using salted butter
  • 1 cup Apples diced, tart variety like Granny Smith

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider leftover cider enhances flavor

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and apple cider into the butter mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the diced apples.
  • Scoop dough into balls using a cookie scoop and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers have set.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar with apple cider until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled cookies.

Notes

Chill the dough for 20 minutes before baking for better shaping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg