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Chewy Apple Cider Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar Coating and Glaze

Three soft apple cider cookies stacked on a speckled plate, drizzled with white glaze and cinnamon sugar.
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Create soft, chewy cookies that capture the warm, spiced essence of autumn using reduced apple cider. These treats feature a comforting spice blend and are finished with a simple cinnamon sugar coating and a sweet apple cider glaze for an irresistible fall dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/4 cup for coating
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup concentrated apple cider (reduced from 1 1/2 cups raw cider)
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons apple cider

Instructions

  1. Reduce the apple cider: Pour 1 1/2 cups of apple cider into a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until it reduces to 1/2 cup of thick syrup. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and the cooled, reduced apple cider.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. In a shallow dish, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons of cinnamon for the coating.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
  9. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of apple cider until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or cider, one teaspoon at a time, to reach a drizzling consistency.
  13. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • To reduce the apple cider quickly, use a wide, shallow pan to increase the surface area for evaporation.
  • For an extra soft cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and baking.
  • You can substitute half the all-purpose flour with oat flour for a slight oatmeal variation.

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