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Cozy Chewy Apple Cider Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar

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These chewy apple cider cookies are packed with concentrated apple flavor and coated in cinnamon sugar. They come together in about 30 minutes with no chilling required, making them perfect for fall gatherings, cookie exchanges, or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) reduced apple cider
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Reduce the apple cider: Pour 1 cup apple cider into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about ¼ cup. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the coating. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, beat softened butter and ¾ cup sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with a hand mixer on medium speed.
  5. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Add cooled reduced apple cider and mix until just incorporated.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed or stirring with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop rounded balls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each). Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat thoroughly. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden. Centers will still look soft. For chewier cookies, bake 9 minutes; for crisper edges, bake 11 minutes.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t skip cooling the reduced cider—adding warm cider will melt the butter and cause cookies to spread too much. The dough is intentionally soft and sticky; resist adding extra flour. Underbake slightly for chewier cookies. For best flavor, let cookies sit overnight.

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Keywords: apple cider cookies, chewy cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, fall cookies, easy cookie recipe

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