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Cozy Soft-Baked Apple Cider Cookies: Easy Fall Recipe

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These soft-baked apple cider cookies are pillowy, tender, and full of concentrated apple flavor. Made with reduced apple cider and a cinnamon sugar coating, they’re the perfect cozy fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Reduce the apple cider: Pour 1 cup apple cider into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about ¼ cup (10–12 minutes). Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes). Scrape down the bowl halfway through.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and cooled reduced apple cider until well combined. The batter may look curdled; this is normal.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the coating.
  8. Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion dough into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart (about 18–20 cookies).
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and tops are just barely golden. Centers will look slightly underdone.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t rush the cider reduction; keep heat medium-low to avoid burning. Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling. Room temperature ingredients are key for best texture. If dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 15 minutes. Cookies stay soft for up to 4 days in an airtight container; add a slice of bread to keep them softer. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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