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Apple Cider Cookies

Delightful Apple Cider Cookies Bursting with Fall Flavors

These Apple Cider Cookies are a must-try, offering warm autumn flavors in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1 cup apple cider reduce for stronger flavor
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg use freshly grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust as needed
  • 1 cup apples diced, tart varieties recommended
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar mix with apple cider for glaze

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Cider Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and apple cider to the mixture and combine well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
  5. Fold in diced apples until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop dough into balls and place on the baking sheet, a few inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Whisk powdered sugar with apple cider for glaze and drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mg

Notes

These cookies can be made gluten-free and offer a cozy treat for fall gatherings.

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