Description
These apple cider cookies are a delightful fall treat. They are tender, spiced, and capture the essence of autumn baking with the warm flavor of apple cider. This recipe is a must-try for any cookie lover looking for a taste of the harvest season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup apple cider, reduced to ¼ cup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons apple cider
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the reduced apple cider.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of apple cider until smooth. Add more cider, a teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled apple cider cookies.
Notes
- To reduce the apple cider: Pour ½ cup of apple cider into a small saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat until it has reduced to ¼ cup. Let it cool completely before using.
- For chewier cookies, bake for a minute or two less.
- For softer cookies, ensure you do not overbake.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg