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Apple Cider Cookies

Apple cider cookies with cinnamon sugar coating and a gently spiced, soft-crinkle finish. The apple cider is reduced to a syrup and mixed into the dough for a deeper apple aroma in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ginger
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp allspice
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Cookie dough
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup apple cider, reduced to 1/4 cup over medium heat
Cinnamon sugar rolling
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 small saucepan

Method
 

Reduce and cool the apple cider
  1. Reduce the apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat until syrupy, then cool completely.
Prepare the dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
  3. Beat the softened unsalted butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, then add the egg, vanilla extract, and reduced apple cider.
  4. Stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
Roll, bake, and cool
  1. Scoop the dough into 1-1/2 tablespoon balls and roll in the cinnamon sugar (3 tablespoons sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon).
  2. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets.
  3. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set.
  4. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring.

Notes

Pro tip: Reduce the apple cider until noticeably syrupy so you get concentrated flavor without adding extra liquid. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days; freeze baked cookies up to 2 months. For a dairy-free swap, use a 1:1 plant butter stick and cream-style spread to keep the same soft texture.