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Understanding the delightful marriage of flavors in homemade desserts can elevate any occasion. One such enchanting treat is the Homemade Apple Cider Cookie. Bursting with the essence of autumn, these cookies infuse traditional sweet notes with the refreshing tang of apple cider. The combination of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with fresh diced apples creates a warm and inviting flavor profile that your friends and family will love. These cookies are not just dessert; they are a celebration of the fall season and the perfect pairing for a cozy evening with a cup of warm cider or tea.
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Homemade Apple Cider Cookies Recipe

These homemade apple cider cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with the flavors of fall. Perfect for a cozy treat or dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apple cider, baking, cookies, dessert, fall, sweet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup fresh apple cider
  • 1 cup peeled and cored diced apples
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with the apple cider until just combined.
  • Fold in the diced apples and nuts if using.
  • Drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  • Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the dough.