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overhead view of apple cider cookies on parchment paper.
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Apple Cider Cookies Recipe

These apple cider cookies are made with homemade apple cider syrup and an apple cider glaze for a punchy autumnal flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 20 cookies
Author: Laurel Perry

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cookie Portion Scoop

Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider 454 grams
  • 1 cinnamon stick optional
  • 1 whole clove optional
  • 1 (1-inch) strip orange peel optional
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 grams
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 grams
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda 3 grams
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, room temperature (1 stick)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar 100 grams
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
  • 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams

For the Icing

  • ½ cup powdered sugar 57 grams
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider 14 grams, more as needed
  • Pinch ground cinnamon optional

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider, cinnamon stick, clove, and orange zest. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. After 5 minutes remove the cinnamon stick, clove, and orange zest. Continue simmering until the apple cider has reduced to ¼ cup, about 10-15 more minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
    2 cups apple cider, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 whole clove, 1 (1-inch) strip orange peel
    reduced spiced apple cider in a saucepan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground allspice, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar
    creamed butter and sugar in a glass stand mixer bowl.
  • Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and ¼ cup reduced apple cider. Scrape down the sides as needed.
    1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    beaten wet ingredients for apple cider cookies in a glass stand mixer bowl.
  • Add in the flour and mix on low until combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
    apple cider cookie dough in a glass stand mixer bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Using a cookie scoop, scoop and roll the cookies into balls. Arrange on the baking sheet leaving 2 inches of room around each cookie.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are set. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes on the sheet pan. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
    baked apple cider cookies on a wire rack.
  • Once the cookies are cooled, whisk together the icing ingredients. Add more apple cider as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
    ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon apple cider, Pinch ground cinnamon
  • Drizzle the icing over the cookies and let sit for 30 minutes to set up. Serve.
    apple cider cookies on a wire rack drizzled with icing.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg