Ingredients
Method
- Reduce apple cider: To a small saucepan over medium heat, add the apple cider. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until it is reduced to about ¼ cup. Set aside to cool completely.
- Cream butter and brown sugar: To a bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add the unsalted butter and light brown sugar. Mix on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and the cooled, reduced apple cider to the butter mixture. Mix until combined and set aside.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, apple pie spice, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Notes
- Don't rush the cider reduction: letting the apple cider slowly simmer and reduce concentrates its flavor, which is key to these cookies' unique taste. Ensure it cools completely before adding to the wet ingredients.
- Room temperature ingredients are crucial: for a smooth, homogenous dough, make sure your butter and egg are at room temperature. This helps them emulsify properly and prevents a lumpy batter.
- Don't overmix the dough: once you add the dry ingredients, mix just until combined. Overmixing can develop the gluten too much, leading to tough cookies. - Storage: Store baked apple cider cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Room temperature ingredients are crucial: for a smooth, homogenous dough, make sure your butter and egg are at room temperature. This helps them emulsify properly and prevents a lumpy batter.
- Don't overmix the dough: once you add the dry ingredients, mix just until combined. Overmixing can develop the gluten too much, leading to tough cookies. - Storage: Store baked apple cider cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.