Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Apple Cider Crinkle Cookies. Soft, chewy, and packed with warm spices, they bring together the essence of apple cider in a beautifully crinkled treat. These cookies are perfect for any occasion — from holiday gatherings to cozy nights at home. The sweet powdered sugar coating adds an enticing visual appeal that will impress your guests. Easy to whip up and incredibly delicious, you’ll find yourself making these seasonal cookies again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider in a medium saucepan until it thickens to about 1/4 cup; cool completely.
- Brown the butter in a sauté pan until golden and nutty; chill briefly.
- Combine dry ingredients: flour, spices, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Cream browned butter and brown sugar until fluffy; mix in eggs one at a time followed by cider and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients; chill the dough for at least two hours.
- Roll cookie dough into balls, coat with granulated sugar then powdered sugar.
- Place on lined baking sheets and chill again before baking at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg