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Best Small-Batch Apple Cider Cookies Ready in 30 Minutes

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These small-batch apple cider cookies capture the cozy taste of autumn with crispy edges, soft centers, and intense apple flavor from reduced cider. Ready in 30 minutes, they’re perfect for a quick fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. Reduce the apple cider: Pour the 1/2 cup of apple cider into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Let it cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reduces to about 2 tablespoons. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
  3. Cream the butter and sugars: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat with a hand mixer or stir vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the wet ingredients: Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and the cooled reduced apple cider. Stir until well combined.
  5. Mix the dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Make the cinnamon sugar coating: In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  8. Shape the cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out rounded balls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each). You should get exactly 6 cookies. Roll each ball between your palms to make it smooth, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly puffed and set.
  10. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t skip the cider reduction—it concentrates the apple flavor. The dough will be slightly sticky; lightly wet your hands when rolling the balls. For crispier cookies, add an extra minute or two to the baking time. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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