Apple Cider Cookies
Deliciously soft cookies combining the rich depth of apple cider and warm spices, perfect for cozy days or festive gatherings.
Ingrédients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 cups apple cider Reduced to 1/4 cup for use in the dough
- 20 tablespoons unsalted butter Browned for flavor
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin spice
- 1 large egg Room temperature
- 1.25 cups light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- to taste ground cinnamon For topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your workspace with measuring cups, a mixing bowl, a whisk, baking sheets, and parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, heat 2 cups of apple cider over medium heat until it reduces to about 1/4 cup.
- In another saucepan, melt 20 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat, stirring continuously until it turns light brown.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 2 teaspoons of apple pie spice.
- Combine the cooled brown butter with 1.25 cups of light brown sugar and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar until well mixed.
- Add the large egg and the cooled reduced apple cider to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Drop dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
Finishing Touch
- Roll warm cookies in a mixture of ground cinnamon and sugar for topping, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious apple cider cookies!
Notes
To maintain freshness, store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven to enjoy warm cookies.