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Apple Cider Cookies

These delightful Apple Cider Cookies combine the rich flavors of apple cider with the buttery goodness of brown butter, making them a perfect fall treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 2 cups apple cider for reducing
  • 20 tablespoons unsalted butter must be browned
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin spice
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1.25 cups light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Ground cinnamon for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pour the apple cider into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it reduces to about ¼ cup. Allow it to cool.
  2. In a separate pan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until it turns lightly browned. Let it cool for about 15 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, apple pie spice, and a pinch of salt.
  4. In another bowl, mix the browned butter and both sugars until smooth. Add the room temperature egg, reduced cider, and a splash of vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mix until just incorporated—don’t overmix!
Baking
  1. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the cookies for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set.
Cooling & Decoration
  1. Allow the cookies to cool slightly. Roll them in a mix of ground cinnamon and sugar before drizzling with icing if desired.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To freeze, place the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze for a few hours, and then transfer them to a labeled freezer bag. They'll keep well for up to three months in the freezer.