Apple Cider Cookies

Soft, chewy, made with apple cider reduction, raw brown sugar, apple pie spice and butter, these cookies are baked to perfection, then drizzled with an apple cider glaze that makes your entire kitchen smells delicious. If you don’t have apple pie spice mix, simply use 1 teaspoon of cinnamon with a little bit of ginger powder and nutmeg instead. Don’t over beat the butter and sugar, or the cookies will spread too much and become thin and flat. Store the rest in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days. If you want to freeze the baked cookies, leave out the glaze. Let them thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy. Then, add the glaze if desired.

Dough	Glaze
240 ml Apple cider 115 g Unsalted butter, at room temperature 150 g Raw brown sugar 1 Large egg, at room temperature 1 tsp Vanilla extract 250 g White spelt flour or ap flour 3 tsp Apple pie spice mix 1 tsp Baking soda ¼ tsp Sea salt 40 g Erythritol or granulated sugar	100 g Powdered sugar 2 tbsp Apple cider

Place apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until it is reduced to about 4 tablespoons. Set aside to cool completely.
With a hand mixer, cream the softened butter and raw brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and the cooled, reduced apple cider. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, 2 teaspoons of apple pie spice, baking soda, and salt. With the hand mixer on low, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until fully incorporated.
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
To a small bowl, add sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice. Whisk to combine and set aside.
Use a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out the dough. You will have 9 cookie dough balls. Roll each dough ball in the sugar mixture, coating all sides completely. Place them, 2 inches apart, on the prepared baking tray.
Bake for 14 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly browned. The centers will still be soft. The cookies will continue to set as they cool. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, add the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of apple cider. Whisk to combine. Add more apple cider as needed to reach your desired consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.

33 comments:

DEZMOND 23/8/26 13:13: They look very cute, I love everything that smells like apples, even my body mists and face creams smell like apples.
Tom 23/8/26 13:37: ...another wonderful taste of the season.
Maminek kulinarny 23/8/26 13:57: A very interesting recipe using cider, and the cookies look beautiful and incredibly appetizing!
Perfect for more than just Sunday coffee!
Have a lovely Sunday!
My name is Erika. 23/8/26 14:26: I've used apple cider reduction before and it gives such a fantastic apple taste. These cookies look tasty and I bet they tasted very appley. Happy start to the new week Angie.
Judee 23/8/26 14:55: I love the simple sugar icing glaze. I've never used apple cider reduction. Sounds interesting.
Linda's Relaxing Lair 23/8/26 16:21: Lovely presentations, Angie.
Christine 23/8/26 17:46: Delicious
Brian's Home Blog 23/8/26 19:32: Yum! I wish I has some of those right now!
Norma2 23/8/26 19:54: I really like drinking cider. It used to be a very common drink at New Year's parties. Today, other drinks have pushed it off those tables.
Modrina Neba - Blue sky 23/8/26 20:03: Angie's super cookies!
Lowcarb team member 23/8/26 22:37: Many thanks for sharing this recipe suggestion.

All the best Jan
J.P. Alexander 24/8/26 01:58: Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
DeniseinVA 24/8/26 05:18: I would indulge massively with these delicious cookies Angie.
Tandy | Lavender and Lime https://tandysinclair.com 24/8/26 05:50: Now I am in the mood for cookies!
Anne in the kitchen 24/8/26 06:30: Wow! I am drooling!
Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 24/8/26 07:14: I will take three dozen please
Margaret D 24/8/26 08:55: They look good, Angie.
Neil 24/8/26 09:38: These look amazing Angie. Exactly the sort of treat I like to take hiking with me!
Rose world 24/8/26 12:36: Beautiful bake. Nice to go with afternoon tea.
Lori 24/8/26 13:06: I am putting these on my list to bake the first day of Fall. They look and sound amazing.
David M. Gascoigne, 24/8/26 13:09: I have drunk apple cider and I have eaten cookies. I have never had the two fused into one!
Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ® 24/8/26 14:06: What a scrumptious recipe, another one we'll be trying at BBHQ very soon! Thanks for sharing! Happy Monday!!! 🐾✨😻✨🐾
Bill 24/8/26 20:06: Sounds good and tasty.
smakolykinadiecie 24/8/26 21:26: Ależ pomysłowe ciasteczka! Jeszcze nie używałam cydru do wypieków. Muszę kiedyś wypróbować taki składnik. Dziękuję za inspirację 😀
Sherry's Pickings 25/8/26 01:36: is your apple cider the same as ours in australia? i.e. an alcoholic drink made with apple juice? These look delightful!
sherry
Balvinder 25/8/26 02:40: These look amazing and interesting with apple cider vinegar.
Angie's Recipes 25/8/26 04:59: Yes, sounds just like the one we have here.
Les Food Amour 26/8/26 08:08: I love them, they looks delicious
Federica Simoni 26/8/26 17:22: wow che golosità!
Pam 26/8/26 17:41: Yum! They look pretty & delicious.
Granny Sue 27/8/26 22:30: Those sound perfect for fall snacks!
eileeninmd 29/8/26 10:42: Hello Angie,
I missed this post, the cookies look and sound delicious.
Thanks for sharing. Have a happy weekend.
David Scott Allen 30/8/26 21:57: Beautiful cookies -- love everything about them -- especially the apple cider glaze!