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Apple Cider Cookies Recipe: Easy Homemade Fall Treat with Cinnamon Icing

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Soft, chewy apple cider cookies packed with cozy autumn spices and finished with a thick cinnamon icing. These easy homemade cookies capture the flavors of fall and are perfect for gatherings, gifting, or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider (reduced to 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Cinnamon Icing:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2–3 tablespoons apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted (optional)
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup apple cider into a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1/4 cup (15–20 minutes). Cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (2–3 minutes).
  4. Beat in cooled reduced cider, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low until just combined. Batter will be soft and sticky.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set but soft.
  9. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool for 10–15 minutes before icing.
  10. For the icing: Whisk powdered sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in apple cider (and melted butter, if desired) until smooth and thick. Adjust cider for desired consistency.
  11. Spoon or drizzle icing over cooled cookies. Let set for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Reduce cider slowly for best flavor. Chill dough for thicker cookies if your kitchen is warm. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 blend; for dairy-free, swap butter for vegan margarine. Cookies freeze well unfrosted. Add dried fruit or extra spices for variations.

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