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Apple Cider Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150
Delight in these tender cookies infused with the warm flavors of apple cider and cinnamon, perfect for cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

Browned Butter

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (browned)
  • 4 tablespoons browned butter (reserved from above)

Reduced Apple Cider

  • 0.25 cup apple cider (reduced to ¼ cup)
  • 1 ¼ cups Brown sugar (packed)
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure)
  • 1 large Egg (at room temperature)
  • ¼ cup Apple Sauce (unsweetened)

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg

Additional Flavored Topping

  • 2 tablespoons browned butter (reserved from above)
  • 1 tablespoon regular apple cider (not reduced)
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons Apple cider (regular, not reduced)

Instructions 

  • Meltdown and cool the butter until amber; reserve 1 cup and 2 tbsp for the dough and topping.
  • Simmer 1 cup apple cider until reduced to ¼ cup; cool.
  • Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg.
  • Whisk cooled browned butter, reduced cider, sugars, vanilla, egg, and apple sauce until smooth.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet to form dough; scoop onto parchment-lined sheets.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 13-15 minutes; cool before serving.

Notes

Ensure not to over-mix the dough for tender cookies.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple, cider, cookie