Description
Delightful cookies embodying the essence of fall with their spiced flavor profile, soft and chewy texture, and sweetness from apple cider.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, apple cider, and vanilla extract until all ingredients are combined smoothly.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in granulated sugar, ensuring even coverage.
- Place the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set, but the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Use high-quality apple cider for robust flavor. Check cookies at the 10-minute mark to ensure they’re not overbaked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5.4g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg