Description

Apple cider cookies are soft, chewy, and full of cozy fall flavor. Made with reduced apple cider, brown butter, and warm spices, they’re finished with a cinnamon sugar coating and sweet apple cider glaze for a treat that tastes like an apple cider donut in cookie form.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups apple cider (to reduce to 1/4 cup)

3/4 cup unsalted butter

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin spice

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 egg yolk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Apple Cider Butter: 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter + 1 tablespoon apple cider

Cinnamon Sugar: 1/3 cup granulated sugar + 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Apple Cider Glaze: 3/4 cup powdered sugar + 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract + 1 to 2 tablespoons apple cider

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Instructions

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, reduce the apple cider to 1/4 cup. Let it cool completely.
In another saucepan, brown the butter until golden and nutty. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until it firms slightly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, spice, and salt.
In a large bowl, mix the cooled brown butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and reduced apple cider to the butter mixture. Stir until well combined.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Let it rest while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Scoop dough using a medium cookie scoop onto lined baking sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart.
Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers look puffed but soft.
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Mix melted butter and apple cider in a small bowl. Mix cinnamon sugar in another bowl.
Brush cookies with apple cider butter and press into cinnamon sugar to coat both sides.
Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Reducing apple cider is essential for intense flavor—don’t skip it.

Browning the butter adds rich, nutty depth but can be replaced with melted butter in a pinch.

Chill dough ahead of time for chewier cookies and deeper flavor.

Cookies can be frozen and thawed at room temperature before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 190
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg