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Soft Apple Cider Cookies with Brown Butter Glaze (Easy)

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Soft, chewy apple cider cookies made with reduced cider in the dough and a nutty brown butter glaze. These cookies are quick to make, deeply flavored with autumn spices, and perfect for gifting or enjoying with coffee.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apple cider (for reduction)
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup reduced apple cider syrup (cooled)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tbsp reduced apple cider (for glaze)
  • Pinch of salt (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Pour 2 cups of apple cider into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until reduced to approximately 1/4 cup of thick syrup. Let cool completely.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Beat in the cooled reduced cider, egg, and vanilla extract until just combined and emulsified.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Optional: Chill the dough for 30 minutes to help flavors meld and prevent excessive spreading.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers look soft.
  10. While cookies bake, whisk powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of reduced cider, and a pinch of salt to make the glaze. Adjust consistency with more cider if needed.
  11. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cookies and let sit for 10 minutes to set.

Notes

Do not overbake the cookies; they should look slightly underdone in the center as they will firm up while cooling. Ensure butter is softened but not melted to prevent spreading. The cider reduction is essential for intense flavor. Store in an airtight container with a piece of bread to maintain softness.

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Keywords: apple cider cookies, brown butter glaze, fall baking, soft cookies, easy dessert, autumn recipes, holiday cookies

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