Description
These Chewy Apple Cider Cookies combine the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with the natural sweetness of reduced apple cider to create a soft, flavorful treat perfect for fall or any cozy occasion. The cookies boast a chewy texture with a subtly spiced, fruity note that pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Reduce Apple Cider: In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over medium heat. Then reduce the heat to simmer and continue cooking until the cider is reduced to about 1/4 cup, approximately 10-15 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg, Vanilla, and Apple Cider: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Stir in the cooled, reduced apple cider thoroughly for uniform flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves to blend the spices and leavening agents evenly.
- Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients bowl, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Form Cookies on Baking Sheets: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches of space between each to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers look set.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Reducing the apple cider concentrates its flavor and helps achieve the chewy texture.
- Make sure the reduced cider is completely cooled before mixing to prevent cooking the egg.
- For extra flavor, roll cookie dough balls in cinnamon sugar before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- These cookies freeze well—freeze baked cookies or raw dough balls for later baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple cider cookies, chewy cookies, autumn desserts, spiced cookies, homemade cookies, fall recipes
