Apple Cider Cookies
These Apple Cider Cookies are warm and comforting, bringing the rich flavor of apple cider to create delightful autumn treats.
Ingredients
Cookie Batter
- 2 cups apple cider
- 20 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin spice
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1.25 cups light brown sugar
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- to taste ground cinnamon (for topping) Use cinnamon sugar for rolling if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pour the apple cider into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to about ¼ cup, approximately 15-20 minutes. Let it cool.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat until lightly browned and nutty in aroma. Allow it to cool for about 15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, apple pie spice, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix the browned butter with both sugars, then stir in the egg, reduced cider, and a splash of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Slowly combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto a lined baking sheet, ensuring space between each cookie.
- Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, until set at the edges but soft in the center.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before rolling in cinnamon sugar and optionally drizzling with icing.
Notes
These cookies can be served warm with vanilla ice cream, paired with fresh apples or pears, drizzled with caramel sauce, or topped with whipped cream. To store, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for a couple of minutes to restore crispness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 8g
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