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Apple Cider Cookies

These Apple Cider Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of warm fall flavor with hints of cinnamon and real apple cider. The dough is rolled in sugar before baking, creating beautiful crinkle-style tops and lightly crisp edges. Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday baking, and anyone who loves cozy apple desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 22 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups apple cider
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg or apple pie spice
  • ¾ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Add apple cider to a saucepan and simmer until reduced to about ⅓ cup. Cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Beat butter, brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
  7. Stir in the cooled reduced cider. Chill dough 30–45 minutes.
  8. Scoop dough into balls, roll each in sugar, and place on baking sheets.
  9. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and tops begin to crinkle.
  10. Cool on the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

Reducing the cider is key for strong apple flavor.
Chilling the dough helps cookies stay thick and soft.
For extra sparkle, roll in coarse sugar.
Freeze dough balls for up to 2 months and bake when needed.