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Easy Kid-Approved Apple Cider Cookies (Small Batch)

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These soft and chewy apple cider cookies are made with reduced apple cider for intense flavor, perfect for an after-school snack or a quiet weekend treat. This small-batch recipe is quick, easy, and kid-approved.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup apple cider (fresh, unfiltered)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Optional: 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Reduce the apple cider: Pour the 1/2 cup 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 2 tablespoons, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the wet ingredients: Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Add the cooled apple cider reduction and mix until smooth.
  6. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Chill the dough (optional but recommended): Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Shape the cookies: Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are still slightly underdone and puffy.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Chilling the dough is recommended to prevent spreading. For best flavor, use fresh unfiltered apple cider. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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