Description
Delightfully soft and flavorful Apple Cider Cookies infused with warm spices and tender chunks of fresh apple. These cookies boast a perfect balance of sweetness from brown and granulated sugars, enhanced by the fruity essence of apple cider both in the dough and as a light glaze finish, making them ideal for cozy autumn treats or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup diced apples
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create tender cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and apple cider into the creamed mixture until smooth and well combined. This liquid mixture adds moisture and flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined to form the cookie dough without overmixing.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the dough using a spatula to ensure they’re evenly dispersed without breaking them down.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled cookies to add a sweet, tangy finishing touch.
Notes
- Use firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor in the cookies.
- For an extra kick, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- The glaze can be adjusted in consistency by adding more or less apple cider to achieve your preferred drizzle thickness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple cider cookies, autumn cookies, spiced cookies, apple desserts, holiday cookies, cinnamon nutmeg cookies
