Ingredients
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- 2 cups apple cider
- 20 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice or pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons apple cider (not reduced)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar for coating
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or spice blend
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
- 1 – 2 tablespoons apple cider (not reduced) for glaze
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider in a saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches ¼ cup; set aside to cool.
- Melt unsalted butter in another saucepan over low heat until browned; cool at room temperature.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, spices, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled brown butter with sugars; add egg, reduced cider, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just combined; chill the dough for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes.
- Cool slightly, then brush with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips. Adjust spices to your taste—nutmeg or ginger can add interesting flavors.