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Best Soft Apple Cider Cookies with Maple Icing

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These soft apple cider cookies with maple icing are tender, flavorful, and just sweet enough. The secret is reducing the apple cider to concentrate its flavor, resulting in a cookie that tastes like a crisp autumn afternoon.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Reduce the apple cider: Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 12-15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and cooled reduced apple cider until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. For best texture, cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 20-30 minutes (optional but recommended).
  8. Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden. Centers will look slightly underdone.
  10. Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  11. Make the icing: Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream. Add more cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, until thick but drizzle-able.
  12. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle icing over tops. Let icing set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t skip reducing the cider; it concentrates flavor and removes excess moisture. Watch the cider carefully to avoid burning. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Measure flour using the spoon-and-level method. Bake one sheet at a time for even baking. Let cookies cool completely before icing.

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Keywords: apple cider cookies, maple icing, fall cookies, soft cookies, apple cookies

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