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Apple Cider Crinkle Cookies

Apple Cider Crinkle Cookies That Will Brighten Your Day

Delight in these Apple Cider Crinkle Cookies that combine spiced apple cider and brown butter for an irresistible autumn treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups Apple Cider Can be reduced and cooled up to 1 week in advance.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Browned for flavor.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Contributes moisture and deeper flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs For structure and moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for cookie structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can use apple pie spice instead.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder For leavening.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger Substitutable with allspice.
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Optional but enhances flavor.
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Just a pinch for flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances flavors.
For the Coating
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For coating.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar For the crinkle effect.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepot
  • Skillet
  • large mixing bowl
  • medium bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Reduce Apple Cider: Bring 2 cups of apple cider to a boil, reducing it to about ¼ cup in about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Brown Butter: Cook ½ cup of unsalted butter in a skillet until golden brown and nutty, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: Combine the chilled brown butter with brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, blend in cider and vanilla.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Chill Dough: Wrap the cookie dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  7. Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F, roll chilled dough into balls, coat first in granulated sugar and then in powdered sugar.
  8. Bake: Space dough balls and chill them for 10 minutes before baking for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Cool: Let cookies set for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Expert tips include ensuring browning butter properly, chilling the dough, and not overbaking the cookies for the best texture.

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