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Cozy Chewy Apple Cider Cookies with Cinnamon Glaze

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These chewy apple cider cookies are made with reduced apple cider for intense flavor, topped with a warm cinnamon glaze. Perfect for fall gatherings, cookie swaps, or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider (reduced to 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for dough)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for glaze)

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 simmer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1/4 cup and syrupy. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed). Scrape down sides as needed.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined. Add cooled reduced apple cider and mix until just incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers look set but still soft. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth. Add more milk if needed for drizzling consistency.
  10. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread glaze over tops. Let glaze set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t rush the cider reduction; let it cool completely before adding to butter mixture. For thicker, chewier cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. Watch baking time closely—pull cookies when edges are golden but centers still look soft. Let glaze set completely before stacking. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze unglazed baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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

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