Apple Cider Cookies
Delightfully soft and spiced Apple Cider Cookies infused with warm fall flavors, perfect for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a small bowl, mix apple cider, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and apple cider mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the optional nuts if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle the cooled cookies with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and apple cider, or serve alongside a warm cup of tea or cider.