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Best Easy Chewy Apple Cider Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar

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These chewy apple cider cookies with cinnamon sugar are soft in the middle, slightly crisp on the edges, and dusted with cinnamon sugar. The secret is reducing apple cider into a syrup for intense fall flavor without making the dough too wet.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup apple cider, reduced to ¼ cup
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt (fine sea salt)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Reduce the apple cider: Pour ½ cup apple cider into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let it bubble gently for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced to ¼ cup. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides halfway through.
  5. Add the wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and the cooled reduced apple cider. Mix until just combined.
  6. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until no flour streaks remain. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  7. Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Make the cinnamon sugar coating: While the dough chills, mix the ⅓ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a small shallow bowl.
  9. Scoop and coat: Use a cookie scoop to portion out 1.5-tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball between your palms to make it round, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden but the centers still look slightly soft and underdone.
  11. Cool properly: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough is non-negotiable to prevent spreading. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, use vegan butter sticks and flax eggs. The flavors deepen after a day or two.

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