Description
Irresistible Apple Cider Cookies with a blend of spices and an apple cider glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider (to reduce to 1/4 cup)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin spice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Toppings
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter + 1 tablespoon apple cider (for Apple Cider Butter)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar + 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for Cinnamon Sugar)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar + 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract + 1 to 2 tablespoons apple cider (for Apple Cider Glaze)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, reduce the apple cider to 1/4 cup. Let it cool completely.
- In another saucepan, brown the butter until golden and nutty. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until it firms slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, spice, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooled brown butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and reduced apple cider to the butter mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Let it rest while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Scoop dough using a medium cookie scoop onto lined baking sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers look puffed but soft. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Brush cookies with apple cider butter and press into cinnamon sugar to coat both sides.
- Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Ensure that the apple cider is well reduced to achieve rich flavor in the cookies.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
- Adjust the spice levels as per your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg