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Crispy Honeycrisp Apple Cider Cookies

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These cookies feature a concentrated apple cider reduction that creates a shortbread-like crunch with chewy centers, coated in cinnamon sugar for a perfect fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups unfiltered, cloudy apple cider
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pour 2 cups of apple cider into a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup of thick, syrupy liquid (about 15-20 minutes). Let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Stir in the cooled, reduced cider.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Mix remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar with cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  7. Chill dough for 30 minutes (optional but recommended for crispiness).
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  10. Place cookies on baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
  12. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure the cider is reduced to a syrup consistency to prevent spreading. Cool the cider completely before adding to butter to avoid melting it. Chilling the dough helps achieve a crispier texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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