Isn’t autumn the best? I love all of the apple recipes that come out at this time of year! You have to check out this delicious Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, this yummy Apple Bread and these classic Apple Dumplings!
Apple Cider Cookie Recipe
If you love fall and you love apples then you must try this apple cider cookie recipe. Pumpkin recipes tend to take over this time of year, so if you are looking for a recipe that screams fall but isn’t pumpkin, this is it! These cookies have a deliciously sweet taste that includes some cinnamon and nutmeg to really take that fall flavor to the top. The cookies are so soft, and once you add on that delicious glaze, I know that you won’t be able to resist having more than one!
Ingredients in Apple Cider Cookies
These ingredients should all be in your pantry during the fall season! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.
Cookie Dough
Apple Cider: This makes it so the cookies have a slight apple flavor. Butter: I used unsalted butter in this recipe. Dark Brown Sugar: Gives the cookies a deep and sweet flavor. Granulated Sugar: The sugar adds sweetness to the cookies. Egg: The egg binds the dough together. Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla adds in a sweet flavor. Applesauce: This adds moisture and a bit of additional apple flavor to the cookies. Flour: I used all-purpose flour in these apple cider cookies. Baking Powder: This acts as a leavening agent and makes the cookies soft. Baking Soda: Helps the cookies get their texture and rise a bit. Salt: Balances the sweet and savory flavors in the cookies. Cinnamon: Makes the cookies warm and spicy. Nutmeg: Adds a special nutty flavor to the cookies. Apple Cider Drink Mix: Makes the apple flavor in the cookies stronger.
Glaze
Powdered Sugar: Makes a sweet and smooth topping. Vanilla Extract: Adds extra tasty flavor to the glaze. Apple Cider: Gives the glaze a tangy taste that makes you know this is a fall recipe! Apple Cider Drink Mix: This extra flavor complements the flavor in the apple cider cookie.
How to Make Homemade Apple Cider Cookies
These cookies are simple to make. Just make sure that you don’t skip out on chilling the dough, it’s necessary so that the cookies don’t spread in the oven. This recipe is Picky Eater Approved!
Do I have to use apple cider mix? Yes! The apple cider drink mix is essential to this cookie. It adds that extra punch of apple in order to really make you taste fall! Can I use apple juice instead? You can replace the apple cider for the reduction with apple juice, but apple cider is the preferred ingredient. Let them cool ON THE BAKING SHEET: Don’t be fooled by cookies that look severely underbaked. Only the slightest amount of brown should be on the edges when they come out of the oven. The centers of the cookies will still look raw. The cookies continue baking on the hot baking sheet, so removing them from the oven while they still look undercooked will leave you with soft, chewy cookies. Can you skip the glaze? Sure! The cookies taste amazing on their own, but I highly recommend adding the glaze!
Room Temperature: Leftover cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. To Freeze: Scoop the dough onto a parchment or silpat-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for 2 hours. Once the scoops of dough have been frozen solid, transfer them to a large ziplock bag, and they will store in the freezer for 2-3 months. when you are ready to bake them, they can be baked from frozen. Place them on a baking sheet and bake them for 14-15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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