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Delicious homemade Apple Cider Cookies with warm spices and fresh apples

Apple Cider Cookies

These soft and chewy Apple Cider Cookies are infused with spices and apple flavor, making them a perfect fall treat that evokes cozy memories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is softened for a fluffy texture.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Glaze
  • 1/4 cup apple cider for coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider for the glaze

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the apple cider, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the extra apple cider and sugar for coating.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, remove from oven.
  3. Brush or dip each cookie in the apple cider mixture, then roll in cinnamon sugar.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and apple cider until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
  2. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
  3. Enjoy your cozy fall Apple Cider Cookies!

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Store them in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. For tips: Don't overmix the dough once you add the dry ingredients to keep the cookies soft.