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Best Easy Chewy Apple Cider Cookies Recipe

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These chewy apple cider cookies are made with a concentrated apple cider syrup for intense flavor. They’re quick, easy, and perfect for fall baking—a family-friendly treat that kids and adults love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider (unfiltered is best for flavor)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional, but adds warmth)
  • 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (freshly grated if you have it)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) reduced apple cider syrup (from above)
  • ½ cup (80 g) raisins or dried cranberries (optional, but recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Make the apple cider syrup: Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a medium saucepan. Add the cinnamon stick if using. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about ¼ cup (12-15 minutes). Remove cinnamon stick and let cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Scrape down sides as needed.
  5. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Add cooled apple cider syrup and mix until just incorporated.
  6. Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in raisins or dried cranberries with a spatula.
  7. If dough is very soft, chill for 15-20 minutes (optional).
  8. For coating, mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and roll into balls. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar mixture and place on prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden but centers still look soft. Do not overbake.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t skip reducing the apple cider—it concentrates flavor and sugar for chewy texture. For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop or weigh dough balls (about 30g each). Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; place a slice of bread in the container to keep them soft. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months or unbaked dough balls for later use.

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