Description
Apple cider cookies are a delightful treat that encapsulate the warm, inviting flavors of fall in a soft and chewy cookie. Perfect for cozy gatherings, these cookies combine the essence of apple cider with spices to create an aromatic experience that everyone will love. With a simple preparation process, anyone can whip up these delicious cookies to share with friends and family or enjoy with a comforting cup of tea or coffee. Topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating and a luscious glaze, these cookies not only taste fantastic but also look stunning on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 20 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons apple cider
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or spice blend
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1 – 2 tablespoons apple cider (for glaze)
Instructions
- Reduce 2 cups of apple cider in a saucepan until it’s about ¼ cup.
- Brown 20 tablespoons of unsalted butter until nutty in aroma and set aside to cool.
- Whisk together 2½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and spices in a bowl.
- Mix cooled brown butter with sugars, then add the egg, yolks, reduced cider, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake cookies for 9-11 minutes.
- Cool slightly before coating in cinnamon sugar and glazing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (38g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg