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Easy Apple Cider Cookies

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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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 24

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.