Apple Cider Cookies
These irresistibly soft and chewy cookies, infused with apple cider and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, are a nostalgic autumn treat bursting with flavor and warmth.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Best flavor and texture; use room temperature butter.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Adds moisture and deep caramel flavor.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Balances the sweetness with brown sugar.
- 1 large egg Bind the ingredients together.
- 1/4 cup apple cider Use freshly pressed cider for best flavor.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances sweetness and depth of flavor.
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure; King Arthur Flour recommended.
- 1/2 tsp baking soda Helps cookies rise.
- 1 tsp cinnamon Classic fall spice.
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg Adds warmth and complexity.
- 1/4 tsp salt Balances sweetness.
- 1 cup diced apples Use tart variety like Granny Smith.
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar For a lovely finishing touch.
- 1-2 tbsp apple cider Adds flavor to the glaze.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add egg, vanilla, and apple cider; mix until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples gently with a spatula.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Leave space between each scoop.
Baking
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until cookie edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
- Combine powdered sugar and apple cider until desired consistency for drizzling.
- Drizzle with apple cider glaze before serving, ensuring cookies are cool to prevent melting.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make ahead by shaping dough into balls and freezing, baking from frozen for extra minutes.