Apple Cider Cookies
Soft buttery cookies with a warm cinnamon flavor these apple cider cookies are drizzled with an apple glaze to bring you all the fall flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Ingredients For the cookies:
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1/4 cup apple cider reduced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Ingredients For the glaze:
- 1 tbsp apple cider
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1. Reduce apple cider: In a small saucepan, heat about 1/2 cup apple cider over medium heat until reduced by half (1/4 cup). Allow to cool.
- 2. Prepare the dough: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 3. Add the egg and the reduced apple cider. Beat until well combined.
- 4. In the same bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- 6. Shape the cookies: Use a #20 cookie scoop or a regular spoon to form balls of dough. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- 7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look set.
- 8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, mix the apple cider with the powdered sugar until you have a smooth glaze.
- 10.Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- Reducing the Apple Cider: Reducing the apple cider concentrates its flavor, but make sure not to reduce it too much to avoid caramelization or burning. It should be thick but still liquid.
- Room Temperature Butter: For best results, ensure the butter is at room temperature, which helps create a uniform dough texture. If the butter is too cold, the dough may turn out lumpy.
- Additional Flavor: If you want a stronger apple flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of apple extract or apple cider extract along with the reduced cider.
- Glaze Adjustments: If you prefer a thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency.
- Additions: For a special twist, you can add chopped dried apples or nuts to the dough before baking.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for about 3-4 days. If glazed, ensure the glaze is completely dry before stacking. These cookies freeze well. You can freeze them without glazing and add the glaze after defrosting for a fresh taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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