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Apple Cider Cookies Recipe: Easy Glazed Fall Treats to Bake

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These soft, spiced apple cider cookies are bursting with autumn flavor thanks to reduced apple cider and a sweet glaze. Quick to make and perfect for fall gatherings, they’re a cozy treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider (reduced to 1/4 cup)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp reduced apple cider
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp melted butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup apple cider into a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1/4 cup (15–20 minutes). Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cornstarch.
  4. In another bowl, beat butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
  5. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Pour in cooled, reduced apple cider and mix until just combined.
  6. Gradually stir in the dry mixture until a soft dough forms. If dough is sticky, add flour 1 tbsp at a time.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart (makes 18–20 cookies).
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before glazing.
  10. For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, reduced apple cider, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter (if using) until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with more cider or sugar as needed.
  11. Drizzle or spread glaze onto cooled cookies. Let set for 20–30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Reduce apple cider until thick for best flavor. Chill dough for thicker cookies. Use fresh spices for maximum aroma. For gluten-free or dairy-free, substitute flour and butter as needed. Glaze can be skipped or replaced with cinnamon sugar topping.

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