Description
Apple Cider Cookies are soft, cozy delights with warm fall spices and bright apple notes. These easy cookies come together with pantry staples and a tender center, finished with a glossy apple cider glaze. Perfect for autumn gatherings, cozy firesides, or a comforting afternoon bite, they capture seasonal vibes in every bite. Fragrant cinnamon and nutmeg mingle with vanilla, apples, and a hint of glaze for a crowd-pleasing treat. Yield: about 20 cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup apple cider, reduced for stronger flavor
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely diced apple, peeled
- Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp apple cider
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, simmer apple cider over medium heat until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, reduced apple cider, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then fold in diced apples.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake 10–12 minutes until set.
- Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Reduce apple cider until about 1/4 cup for stronger flavor.
- Chill the dough slightly if it’s too soft for easier scooping.
- Cool cookies completely before glazing to prevent glaze from running.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Apple Cider Cookies, apple cookies, fall cookies, cinnamon cookies, spiced cookies, apple glaze, easy cookies, cozy cookies, autumn baking, holiday cookies