Print

Apple Cider Cookies

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Apple Cider Cookies are soft, chewy, warmly spiced cookies made with reduced apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. They have a rich apple flavor and bakery-style texture with lightly crisp edges and a soft center, making them perfect for cozy fall and winter baking.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon (coating)
  • Optional: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2–3 tablespoons reduced cider (glaze)

Instructions

  1. Simmer apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Cool completely.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in egg, vanilla, and cooled reduced cider.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. Chill dough for 30–45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
  8. Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Optional: drizzle with cider glaze once fully cooled.

Notes

  • Reducing the cider intensifies apple flavor and prevents excess moisture.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and improves texture.
  • Do not overbake for soft and chewy cookies.
  • Cookies taste even better the next day as flavors develop.
  • Optional cinnamon sugar coating adds extra warmth and crunch.
  • Recipe sourced from uploaded document. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Nutrition

Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/apple-cider-cookies/