Description
Apple cider cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with cozy fall flavors like cinnamon and concentrated apple cider. These cookies are perfect for seasonal gatherings, gifting, or enjoying with a warm drink on a chilly day.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups apple cider (reduced to ¼ cup)
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ tsp apple pie spice or ground nutmeg
- Optional: ¼ cup cinnamon sugar (for rolling dough)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer apple cider until reduced to about ¼ cup. Let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and optional spices.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and cooled apple cider reduction until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll in cinnamon sugar if using.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Cool on pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh, unfiltered apple cider for the best flavor.
- Chilling the dough helps cookies keep their shape and enhances flavor.
- Add finely diced dried apples for texture.
- Drizzle with apple cider glaze for extra sweetness.
- Store at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze baked or unbaked dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
