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Soft glazed apple cider cookies stacked beside a glass of cider on a white kitchen counter.

Apple Cider Cookies recipe

These Apple Cider Cookies capture the cozy essence of fall in every bite. Soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced, they’re made with real apple cider reduction and a warm cinnamon glaze that’ll make your kitchen smell like autumn. Perfect for cookie swaps, family gatherings, or cozy nights in.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 145kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Saucepan (for cider reduction)
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Cooling rack
  • Whisk

Ingredients

For the Apple Cider Cookies

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup apple cider reduced to 2 tbsp

For the Apple Cider Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 tablespoon apple cider
  • 2 tablespoon butter melted
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional; Spiced Sugar Topping

  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch nutmeg

Instructions

  • Reduce Cider: Simmer apple cider in a saucepan for about 10 minutes until reduced to 2 tablespoons, then cool completely.
  • Mix Dry: Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl.
  • Cream Butter: Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and cider reduction.
  • Combine & Bake: Stir in dry ingredients until just combined. Drop dough by spoonfuls on parchment paper and bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
  • Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, apple cider, butter, and cinnamon. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 35g | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.8mg