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Apple Cider Cookies

Soft and cozy cookies packed with apple cider flavor, perfect for fall baking and seasonal gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (room temperature) Can substitute with vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg Can substitute with flax egg for a vegan version.
  • 1/4 cup apple cider Fresh cider is preferred.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup diced apples (peeled or unpeeled, about 1 medium apple) Choose firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp apple cider Adjust to desired consistency.

Method
 

Baking the Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup apple cider until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the diced apples gently with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underdone.
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing the Cookies
  1. For the glaze, whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tablespoons apple cider until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 70mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Refrigerate if your kitchen is warm or you used a soft glaze.

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