Description
Apple Cider Cookies are a cozy fall treat infused with warm spices and the subtle tang of apple cider. These soft and chewy cookies capture the essence of autumn with a perfect balance of tender texture and comforting sweetness, ideal for family gatherings or quiet afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for vegan)
- 1 large egg (or flaxseed egg for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Measure out all ingredients first to ensure a smooth baking process. Let your butter soften at room temperature to make mixing easier.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, to add air to the dough for soft cookies.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and fresh apple cider, ensuring the cider is chill-free for proper moisture balance.
- Combine dry and wet mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring gently until just combined to keep the cookies tender.
- Chill the dough: Wrap the dough and chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to an hour to help the cookies hold their shape and enhance flavors.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are slightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to set perfectly without becoming too hard.
Notes
- Use fresh apple cider for best flavor and moisture.
- Don’t skip chilling the dough to deepen flavors and improve cookie shape.
- Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling to avoid dry cookies.
- Watch baking time closely; remove cookies when edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Customize spices by adjusting cinnamon and nutmeg or adding a pinch of ground cloves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg