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Apple Cider Cookies

Warm Apple Cider Cookies for Cozy Fall Evenings

These Apple Cider Cookies are a delightful fusion of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for cozy fall evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warm spice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Contributes to cozy flavor.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Must be softened.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Adds depth and moisture.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses flavor.
  • 1 cup fresh apple cider Provides rich apple flavor.
  • 1 cup diced apples Preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Whisk with apple cider for glaze.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and fresh apple cider to the mixture and mix until just combined.
  4. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the diced apples gently until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop the dough into uniform balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set.
  8. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar and a splash of apple cider in a small bowl until smooth for the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over each cooled cookie, allowing it to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cookies taste even better a day later as flavors meld together. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for later enjoyment.

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