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Best Chewy Apple Cider Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar

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These soft, chewy apple cider cookies are packed with concentrated apple flavor and coated in sparkly cinnamon sugar. Made with simple ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes, they’re the perfect fall treat that’s lighter than traditional cookies but just as indulgent.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) plain Greek yogurt
  • ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • For the cinnamon sugar coating: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar + ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Reduce the apple cider: Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about ¼ cup (60 ml), about 12-15 minutes. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon for the coating. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla extract, and cooled reduced apple cider. Whisk until well combined and glossy.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until no lumps remain.
  5. Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to fold gently until just combined. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  6. Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out dough. Roll each portion into a smooth ball, then toss in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat completely. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Cookies are done when edges are set and lightly golden but centers still look slightly soft and puffy.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t skip reducing the cider—it concentrates the flavor and removes excess liquid. For softer cookies, bake for 9 minutes; for slightly crispier edges, bake for 11. Cookies taste even better on day two as flavors deepen. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days with a slice of bread to keep them soft. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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