🎉 Introduction
When crisp autumn air calls for warm spices and cozy treats, these Chewy Apple Cider Cookies deliver the perfect seasonal bite. Packed with the comforting flavors of apple cider, cinnamon, and brown sugar, these cookies are soft, chewy, and downright irresistible.
The finishing touch? A sweet cinnamon sugar glaze that adds just the right amount of sparkle and flavor. Whether you’re baking for a fall gathering, a holiday cookie tray, or just a comforting snack with hot tea, these cookies are the perfect way to capture the taste of autumn in every bite.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Saucepan (to reduce apple cider)
- Mixing bowls (large & medium)
- Hand or stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone mats
- Cooling rack
- Small whisk (for glaze)
🛒 Ingredients
For the cookies
- 2 ⅙ cups apple cider (reduced to ½ cup for concentrated flavor)
- 24 tbsp (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp apple pie spice (or pumpkin spice)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
For the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider (or milk)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Reduce the cider
In a saucepan, simmer apple cider over medium heat until reduced to about ½ cup. Let cool completely.
Step 2: Cream butter & sugars
In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add wet ingredients
Mix in cooled cider reduction, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
Step 4: Mix dry ingredients
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, apple pie spice, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt.
Step 5: Combine
Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients until dough comes together.
Step 6: Chill
Chill dough for at least 30 minutes for best texture.
Step 7: Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers slightly soft.
Step 8: Glaze
Whisk powdered sugar, cider (or milk), and cinnamon. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: ~24 cookies
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (+ chilling)
- Bake Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour (including cider reduction & chilling)
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Room Temperature: Store glazed cookies in airtight container up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator: Keeps 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze unglazed cookies up to 2 months. Thaw, then glaze.
- Reheating: Microwave 8–10 seconds for soft, warm cookies.
🥄 Variations
- Caramel Apple Cookies: Drizzle with caramel sauce instead of glaze.
- Nutty Twist: Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Extra Spiced: Add ginger and cloves to the spice mix.
- Glazed Sandwich Cookies: Fill two cookies with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
- Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Sparkle Sugar Topping: Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar before baking.
❓ 10 FAQs
Why reduce the apple cider?
It concentrates flavor so the cookies taste like real apple cider.
Can I skip the cider reduction?
Not recommended—the flavor won’t be as strong.
Can I use apple juice instead?
Yes, but cider has a richer, spiced flavor.
Why chill the dough?
It prevents spreading and keeps cookies chewy.
Can I make these ahead?
Yes, dough can chill overnight before baking.
Do I need to glaze them?
No, but the glaze adds extra sweetness and spice.
Can I add mix-ins?
Yes, white chocolate chips or dried apples work well.
How do I keep them chewy?
Don’t overbake—remove when edges are golden but centers soft.
Do they taste like apple pie?
Yes, with the warm spices and cider reduction.
Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely, for holiday trays or gifting.
🏁 Conclusion
These Chewy Apple Cider Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze are everything fall baking should be—warm, cozy, and full of spice. With their chewy texture, rich apple cider flavor, and sweet cinnamon glaze, they’re the perfect seasonal treat for sharing or enjoying with a warm drink.
Bake a batch this season and let the aroma of cinnamon and cider fill your kitchen with autumn magic.
Chewy Apple Cider Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze | Cozy Fall Baking
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a saucepan, simmer apple cider over medium heat until reduced to about ½ cup. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in cooled cider reduction, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, apple pie spice, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients until dough comes together.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes for best texture.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers slightly soft.
- Whisk powdered sugar, cider (or milk), and cinnamon. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
It concentrates flavor so the cookies taste like real apple cider. Can I skip the cider reduction?
Not recommended—the flavor won’t be as strong. Can I use apple juice instead?
Yes, but cider has a richer, spiced flavor. Why chill the dough?
It prevents spreading and keeps cookies chewy. Can I make these ahead?
Yes, dough can chill overnight before baking. Do I need to glaze them?
No, but the glaze adds extra sweetness and spice. Can I add mix-ins?
Yes, white chocolate chips or dried apples work well. How do I keep them chewy?
Don’t overbake—remove when edges are golden but centers soft. Do they taste like apple pie?
Yes, with the warm spices and cider reduction. Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely, for holiday trays or gifting. 🏁 Conclusion These Chewy Apple Cider Cookies with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze are everything fall baking should be—warm, cozy, and full of spice. With their chewy texture, rich apple cider flavor, and sweet cinnamon glaze, they’re the perfect seasonal treat for sharing or enjoying with a warm drink. Bake a batch this season and let the aroma of cinnamon and cider fill your kitchen with autumn magic.
