Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with these irresistible Apple Cider Cookies. This recipe transforms the essence of classic apple cider donuts into soft, chewy cookies that are perfect for any occasion. With a warm blend of spices and a sweet glaze, these cookies evoke the cozy comfort of fall gatherings and festive celebrations. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they are sure to become a favorite treat for family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Additional ingredients for coating and glaze
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens to about ¼ cup.
- Brown the butter in another saucepan until nutty and fragrant, then cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, spices, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled butter with sugars; add egg, yolk, reduced cider, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined; let dough rest.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet; bake at 375°F for 9–11 minutes.
- Cool slightly before coating in cinnamon sugar and glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg