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Apple Cider Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 22 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Apple Cider Cookies are a delightful autumn treat, featuring a unique blend of reduced apple cider, warm spices, and brown butter. They are chewy and flavorful with a cinnamon sugar coating and a drizzle of apple cider glaze that perfectly complements the spiced cookie base, making them an irresistible seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

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Apple Cider Cookies

  • 2 cups (474 ml) apple cider
  • 20 tablespoons (283 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cup (250 g) light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (US), room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk (US), room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

Apple Cider Butter

  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider (not reduced)

Cinnamon Sugar

  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or spice blend

Apple Cider Glaze

  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons (15 - 30 ml) apple cider (not reduced)

Instructions

  1. Reduce Apple Cider: Pour the apple cider into a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil or simmer over medium-high heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until it reduces down to ¼ cup (59 ml), which takes about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
  2. Make Brown Butter: In a separate saucepan or pot, melt the 20 tablespoons (283 g) of unsalted butter over low heat. Stir or whisk frequently as it begins to foam and then brown, developing a nutty aroma and lightly toasted bits. Remove from heat, pour into a heat-safe bowl, and cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for another 15 minutes.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, spices, and salt in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter with the light brown and granulated sugars until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk, ¼ cup reduced apple cider, and vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated.
  5. Form Cookie Dough: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two batches until just combined. Allow the dough to rest while you preheat the oven.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for about 30 minutes. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop (2 tablespoons), portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing dough balls about 3 inches (8 cm) apart.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers appear slightly puffed. Remove and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare Apple Cider Butter: Whisk together the melted butter and 2 tablespoons apple cider in a bowl. Set aside for brushing.
  10. Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well blended.
  11. Coat Cookies: Brush the top and sides of each cooled cookie with the apple cider butter, then immediately press into the cinnamon sugar mixture so the buttered side is coated. Flip the cookie and coat the bottom as well. Place coated cookies back on the cooling rack.
  12. Make Apple Cider Glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and vanilla extract together, then add 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider to reach a smooth, drizzle-able consistency. Drizzle over the tops of the cookies.
  13. Serve: Allow glaze to set briefly before serving and enjoy these chewy, spiced apple cider cookies.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is fully cooled when mixing with sugars to prevent cooking the eggs.
  • Resting the dough helps hydrate the flour and meld the flavors.
  • Use freshly ground spices for best flavor impact.
  • Cookie size can be adjusted by using different sized scoops; bake time may vary accordingly.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating adds a sweet crunch that complements the chewy cookie texture.
  • For thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar; for thinner glaze, add more apple cider.
  • Cookies are best enjoyed within 2-3 days stored in an airtight container.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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