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Apple Cider Cookies

Apple Cider Cookies
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Delight in the warm, spiced flavors of Apple Cider Cookies, featuring a rich browned butter base and concentrated apple cider reduction for a moist, flavorful treat perfect for fall and holiday seasons.

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 20 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1¼ cups light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

Topping

  • Ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • Cinnamon sugar (for rolling cookies)
  • Icing (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Reduce Cider: In a saucepan, simmer the apple cider over medium heat until it reduces to about ¼ cup. This concentrates the flavor. Allow it to cool completely before using.
  2. Brown Butter: Melt the unsalted butter over low heat until it turns lightly brown and nutty in aroma. Be careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and let it cool for about 15 minutes to prevent cooking the egg in the batter.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, apple pie or pumpkin spice, and salt evenly to ensure balanced flavor in every bite.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir the browned butter with the light brown and granulated sugars until combined. Beat in the egg and the cooled, reduced apple cider along with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and homogenous.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
  6. Form Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  7. Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly golden.
  8. Cool & Decorate: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. While still warm, roll the cookies in cinnamon sugar for extra flavor and sprinkle with a cinnamon topping. Optionally, drizzle with prepared icing for a festive touch.

Notes

  • Reducing the cider intensifies apple flavor; do not skip this step or use apple juice.
  • Use room temperature egg to help ingredients blend evenly.
  • Brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor enhancing the cookie’s depth.
  • Adjust bake time slightly for softer or crisper cookies based on preference.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • These cookies can be frozen unscooped or after baking for longer storage.

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