Ingredients
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup apple cider (not concentrated)
– Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Creating delicious Apple Cider Cookies is easy when you follow these step-by-step instructions:
1. Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, blending well.
5. Incorporate Apple Cider: Gradually add the apple cider to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick dough forms.
7. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes to firm it up.
8. Scoop the Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between them.
9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Following these detailed steps will help you create the most amazing Apple Cider Cookies effortlessly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 24 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 1g