Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Cookies. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the warm spices of cinnamon and apple pie spice with a rich, chewy texture that will make them your go-to treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a quiet evening with tea, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends. The unique touch of reduced apple cider enhances the flavor, while the option to customize with nuts or chocolate chips makes them even more irresistible. Experience the comfort of autumn in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, reduce apple cider until it reaches about ¼ cup. Let cool.
- Melt unsalted butter in another saucepan over low heat until lightly browned, then cool for about 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and apple pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, mix browned butter with both sugars; add the egg and reduced cider, blending until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Use a cookie scoop to place dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake cookies for 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool slightly before rolling in ground cinnamon or sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg