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Apple Cider Cookies

Soft and Chewy Apple Cider Cookies with Sweet Glaze

Delight in Soft and Chewy Apple Cider Cookies, a perfect autumn treat bursting with warm spices and a sweet glaze.
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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 Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with plant-based margarine for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be used for less richness.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Egg Flaxseed meal can be used as a vegan substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Apple Cider For a stronger flavor, reduce cider beforehand.
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour Can be replaced with a 1:1 gluten-free flour mix.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Tart Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Adds texture and a tart counterbalance to the sweetness.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat together softened unsalted butter with both brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and apple cider to the creamy butter mixture and mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the diced tart apples into your dough using a spatula.
  7. Form the dough into balls and place them a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and centers appear just set.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the tray for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Mix powdered sugar with apple cider in a small bowl until smooth to prepare the glaze.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over each cooled cookie using a spoon or piping bag.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For added crunch, consider mixing in chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts.

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