Apple Cider Cookies
Delightful cookies infused with the warm flavors of apple cider and cinnamon, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Dough
- 3.25 sticks unsalted butter
- 6 cups apple cider
- 1 cup brown butter, melted and slightly cooled (can substitute melted, unsalted butter)
- 1.25 cups dark brown sugar
- 0.5 cup apple cider reduction, cooled (from above)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 3.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (to taste)
- 0.25 cup brown butter (can swap melted, unsalted butter)
- 0.25 cup apple cider reduction (from above)
Optional toppings
- to taste salted caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider to create a flavorful reduction and set aside.
- Cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and apple cider reduction; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Form dough into cookies, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Drizzle with salted caramel if desired.
Notes
Chill the dough before baking for best results.