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Apple Cider Cookies

Delicious cookies infused with the flavors of apple cider and autumn spices, perfect for cozy snacking or sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 2 cups apple cider Reduce until it reaches about ¼ cup
  • 20 tablespoons unsalted butter Brown the butter for richer flavor
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin spice Either works, use based on preference
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.25 cups light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar for icing Optional for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Reduce the apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches about ¼ cup; let it cool.
  2. Brown the butter in a saucepan on low heat until it’s nutty; allow it to cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
  4. Mix the cooled browned butter with both sugars, then add the egg, egg yolk, the reduced cider, and vanilla. Combine until everything blends well.
  5. Gradually incorporate your dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Let the dough rest while preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Baking
  1. Scoop the dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges look set.
  2. Cool the cookies briefly before coating them with cinnamon sugar and icing if desired.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about 1 week or freeze them layered with parchment paper.