Apple Cider Cookies
Delightfully soft yet chewy cookies infused with the warm flavors of apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg, perfect for enjoying on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Avoid packing into the cup.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure at room temperature.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup apple cider Fresh cider for best flavor.
- 1 cup chopped apples (preferably tart varieties) Granny Smith or Fuji recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and blend well.
- Gradually mix in the apple cider until fully combined.
- Fold in the dry ingredient mixture until just combined.
- Gently stir in the chopped apples until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown at the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
Serve warm with tea or hot apple cider. Consider topping with powdered sugar or a light icing for extra sweetness. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh for about a week.