Apple Cider Cookies Recipe
These soft apple cider cookies capture real fall flavors with reduced cider, warm spices, and a sweet glaze. Learn how to make the best apple cider cookies with our easy recipe and expert tips for perfect results every time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat from 2 cups to 1/2 cup, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in egg, then add 1/3 cup reduced cider and vanilla extract.
- Add flour mixture in three additions, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop dough into 1 and 1/2 tablespoon portions and roll into balls.
- Place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
- Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons reduced cider for glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over completely cooled cookies and let set 15 minutes.