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The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Apple Cider Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze

A stack of five soft, spiced apple cider cookies drizzled with white glaze and sprinkled with sugar.
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Make soft, chewy apple cider cookies that taste like autumn spice. This straightforward recipe delivers comforting fall flavors with a simple cinnamon sugar coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/2 cup for coating
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup concentrated apple cider, reduced
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Reduce apple cider: Simmer 1 cup of apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup liquid. Let it cool completely. This concentrates the flavor.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and the cooled, reduced apple cider.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  7. Prepare the coating: Mix the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
  8. Roll the dough into 1.5-inch balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set. The centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Make the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of apple cider until smooth. Add more cider, a half teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, reduce your apple cider ahead of time. The concentration is key to getting that strong apple cider taste into the cookie base.
  • If you want a stronger donut flavor, roll the dough balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture twice before baking.
  • Store these soft spiced cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days to maintain their chewiness.

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