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Apple Cider Cookies Recipe

Apple Cider Cookies Recipe

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Apple Cider Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly encapsulates the flavors of fall. With their soft, chewy texture and warm spices, these cookies are ideal for any occasion—be it cozy gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a simple indulgence with tea. The unique blend of apple cider butter and cinnamon sugar elevates these cookies to a comforting dessert that family and friends will adore. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 2 Cups Apple Cider
  • 20 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2½ Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Teaspoons Apple Pie Spice Or Pumpkin Spice
  • 1 Large Egg (Room Temperature)
  • 1¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder

For Topping:

  • Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Reduce Cider: In a saucepan, simmer apple cider over medium heat until reduced to about ¼ cup. Let cool.
  2. Brown Butter: Melt butter on low heat until lightly browned; cool for 15 minutes.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, mix browned butter and sugars, then add egg, reduced cider, and vanilla.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Form Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake: Bake at 375°F for 9–11 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Cool & Decorate: Cool slightly before rolling in cinnamon sugar and drizzling with icing.

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