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Apple Cider Cookies

Irresistible Apple Cider Cookies Bursting with Fall Flavor

These Apple Cider Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fall flavors, making them the perfect autumn treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg Use freshly grated for stronger flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup butter (softened) Use unsalted for more control.
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg For a vegan option, consider using a flax egg.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider Can be reduced for concentrated flavor.
  • 1 cup diced apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons extra apple cider Enhances the apple flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

How to Make Apple Cider Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and apple cider into the butter mixture, blending until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
  6. Fold in the diced apples gently into the dough.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set but still soft.
  9. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. For the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar with extra apple cider until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before the glaze sets.

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