Apple Cider Cookies
Apple Cider Cookies are a delightful treat capturing the warm flavors of fall, featuring a soft, chewy texture and enhanced by apple cider and warm spices.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted for lightness
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple cider Use fresh for best flavor
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup rolled oats For added texture, optional
- 1 cup chopped nuts Such as walnuts or pecans, optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
- In another large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until everything is combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Slowly stir in the apple cider until the dough is smooth. If desired, fold in the rolled oats and chopped nuts.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For best flavor, use fresh apple cider. Consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking to improve texture. Adjust spices per taste.