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Apple Cider Cookies

Warm and Chewy Apple Cider Cookies for Fall Cravings

Delightful Apple Cider Cookies capture fall's essence with rich brown butter and apple cider, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use browned butter for depth of flavor
  • 1/4 cup Reduced Apple Cider Concentrated flavor enhances cookies
  • 1 1/4 cups Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Balances sweetness and structure
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract For deeper flavor notes
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce Provides moisture and flavor
  • 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level to prevent dryness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder Aids in rising
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Classic fall warmth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Adds warm spice
For the Finishing Touch
  • 2 tablespoons Browned Butter for Brushing Boosts flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider for Brushing Helps cinnamon sugar stick
  • 1/2 cup Cinnamon Sugar Mix Gives cookies a sugary crust
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Glaze Optional sweet drizzle

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • small saucepan
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a frying pan over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Simmer 1 cup of apple cider in a saucepan for 15 minutes until reduced to 1/4 cup, then cool.
  3. Whisk together 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Mix browned butter, reduced cider, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, egg, and apple sauce until creamy.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture, mix until just combined.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, leaving room for spreading. Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Transfer baked cookies to a cooling rack. Brush with butter and cider, then dunk in cinnamon sugar mix.
  9. Drizzle with optional apple cider glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze unbaked dough for up to 3 months.

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