Apple Cider Cookies
These Apple Cider Cookies are soft, chewy treats packed with apple flavor and warm spices, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced apples
For the Glaze
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons apple cider
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 0.5 cup of brown sugar, and 0.5 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg, 0.25 cup of apple cider, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2.25 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until fully combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of diced apples until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Glazing
- For the glaze, mix 0.5 cup of powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
Use high-quality apple cider for the best flavor. These cookies freeze wonderfully, so you can make a double batch.