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Cozy Chewy Apple Cider Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar

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These perfectly chewy apple cider cookies are coated in cinnamon sugar and taste like the best parts of autumn. The secret is reducing apple cider to a syrup for concentrated flavor, creating a soft center with crackly edges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) apple cider, reduced to 3 tablespoons
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Reduce the apple cider: Pour 1/2 cup apple cider into a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low. Let bubble gently for 10-12 minutes until syrupy and reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Cool completely.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down sides.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and cooled apple cider reduction on low speed until just combined.
  4. Whisk dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low until flour disappears. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  6. Chill dough: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (up to 2 hours).
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  8. Make cinnamon sugar coating: In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
  9. Shape and coat cookies: Using a cookie scoop, portion rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each). Roll into balls, then coat generously in cinnamon sugar mixture. Place on prepared sheets, 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden. Centers should look slightly underdone.
  11. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Repeat with remaining dough, letting baking sheets cool between batches.

Notes

The apple cider reduction is key—do not skip it. For best results, chill dough at least 20 minutes. Cookies continue to bake on hot sheet after removal. For perfectly round cookies, use a round cutter to scoot edges while warm. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months or unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months.

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