Old-Fashioned Apple Cider Cookies
These soft and tender cookies are packed with warm spices and apple cider flavor, perfect for celebrating the fall season.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Rolling
- Granulated sugar For coating the cookie balls.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the apple cider, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll them in granulated sugar.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto a baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or frozen for up to three months.