Apple Cider Cookies

Soft, buttery cookies flavored with concentrated apple cider and cinnamon, with lightly crisp edges and tender centers.

Prep: 25 min · Cook: 12 min · Yield: 24 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups apple cider
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Cooking instructions

1. Pour the apple cider into a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce until about 1/3 cup remains, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof measuring cup and cool completely to room temperature. (about 15 min) — Gentle boil
2. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. (about 5 min) — 350°F
3. Whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. (about 2 min)
4. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg, then mix in the cooled cider reduction. (about 3 min)
5. Add the dry ingredients and mix just until no dry streaks remain. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes so it thickens slightly. (about 12 min)
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. (about 5 min)
7. Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. (about 12 min) — 350°F