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Apple Cider Crinkle Cookies

Soft and Chewy Apple Cider Crinkle Cookies for Fall Bliss

Delight in these Apple Cider Crinkle Cookies, featuring a cake-like texture and warm flavors perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups apple cider Provides moisture and flavor
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Browned for nuttiness
  • 1 cup brown sugar Contributes sweetness and moisture
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Pure is preferable
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Structural foundation
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Infuses warmth
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps cookies rise
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • optional ground ginger Add according to preference
  • optional ground cardamom Add according to preference
  • optional ground nutmeg Add according to preference
For the Sugar Coatings
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Sweet crunch on the outside
  • ½ cup powdered sugar Essential for crinkle effect

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Sauté Pan
  • stand mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the cider by boiling 2 cups of apple cider until it reduces to about ¼ cup, then let it cool.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter, stirring until golden brown, then cool slightly.
  3. Whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 tsp of cinnamon, 1 tsp of baking powder, and ½ tsp of salt in a bowl.
  4. Beat brown butter and 1 cup brown sugar until fluffy, then add eggs, cooled cider, and vanilla until well combined.
  5. Combine dry mixture into wet mixture without overmixing, then chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and shape dough into balls, rolling first in granulated sugar, then in powdered sugar.
  7. Place cookies on parchment-lined sheets and refrigerate for 10 minutes, then bake for 8-10 minutes until puffed.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for optimal texture and avoid overbaking.

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