Easy Apple Cider Cookies
Soft, cinnamon-spiced apple cider cookies with a cozy cider glaze. Simple to make and perfect for crisp fall days.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1.75 oz egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cup apple cider you'll reduce most of this for the dough
- 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon for dough
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.125 tsp ground cloves
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon for rolling
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tbsp apple cider for glaze, plus a splash if needed
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Simmer 1.25 cups apple cider in a small saucepan until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Cool completely.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl.
- Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla, and the cooled cider reduction until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to the bowl. Mix just until no dry streaks remain.
- Chill the dough 15 minutes to firm slightly for easier scooping.
- Stir 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar together in a small bowl for rolling.
- Scoop 1 1/2-tbsp portions. Roll into balls and coat in the cinnamon sugar.
- Arrange on sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 11–13 minutes, until edges are set.
- Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then move to a rack and cool completely.
- Whisk powdered sugar with 2 tbsp cider until smooth. Adjust with a splash of cider if needed.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. Let set before serving.
Notes
Try stirring in 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apples or swapping the glaze for a sprinkle of sparkling sugar. For thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar; for thinner, a few drops more cider. Store cookies airtight at room temperature up to 4 days, or freeze unbaked dough balls for 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Apple Cider Cookies flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.