Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Cookies. This recipe combines the rich flavors of apple cider and aromatic spices, transforming them into soft, chewy cookies that are perfect for any gathering or cozy evening at home. Coated in cinnamon-sugar and drizzled with a sweet apple cider glaze, these treats are sure to impress family and friends alike! Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they are an essential addition to your autumn baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 20 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for icing
Instructions
1. Reduce apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches about ¼ cup; cool.
2. Brown the butter in a saucepan on low heat until nutty; cool slightly.
3. Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
4. Mix cooled browned butter with sugars, then add egg, yolk, reduced cider, and vanilla; combine well.
5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet; allow dough to rest while preheating oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set.
7. Cool cookies briefly before coating with cinnamon sugar and icing if desired.
Notes
Let the apple cider reduction and browned butter cool completely before mixing into the dough to prevent melting the sugars or scrambling the eggs. For a festive touch, top each cookie with a drizzle of apple cider glaze made from powdered sugar and leftover reduced cider.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg