{"id":35257,"date":"2024-08-25T20:22:06","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/?p=35257"},"modified":"2024-08-25T20:22:06","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:22:06","slug":"apple-cider-sugar-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/25\/apple-cider-sugar-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Soft + Chewy Apple Cider Sugar Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9a72b\">Get ready to experience <strong>the softest, chewiest apple cider sugar cookies ever.<\/strong> Easy to make and irresistibly flavorful, these small batch cookies are perfect for sharing (or solo snacking).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Apple-Cider-Cookies-12.jpg\" alt=\"Chewy apple cider sugar cookies on a cooling rack.\" class=\"wp-image-35268\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70f3d7d2\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M478.21 334.093L336 256l142.21-78.093c11.795-6.477 15.961-21.384 9.232-33.037l-19.48-33.741c-6.728-11.653-21.72-15.499-33.227-8.523L296 186.718l3.475-162.204C299.763 11.061 288.937 0 275.48 0h-38.96c-13.456 0-24.283 11.061-23.994 24.514L216 186.718 77.265 102.607c-11.506-6.976-26.499-3.13-33.227 8.523l-19.48 33.741c-6.728 11.653-2.562 26.56 9.233 33.037L176 256 33.79 334.093c-11.795 6.477-15.961 21.384-9.232 33.037l19.48 33.741c6.728 11.653 21.721 15.499 33.227 8.523L216 325.282l-3.475 162.204C212.237 500.939 223.064 512 236.52 512h38.961c13.456 0 24.283-11.061 23.995-24.514L296 325.282l138.735 84.111c11.506 6.976 26.499 3.13 33.227-8.523l19.48-33.741c6.728-11.653 2.563-26.559-9.232-33.036z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0071a1\"><a>What you&#8217;ll love about this cookie recipe:&nbsp;<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Autumn in a bite<\/strong>. Imagine your favorite apple cider doughnut transformed into a convenient cookie form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The perfect texture.<\/strong> Crisp edges with a soft and chewy middle &#8212; everything a sugar cookie should be. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speedy small batch recipe.<\/strong> The dough comes together quickly (no chilling required!) and the small batch recipe means you&#8217;re not stuck babysitting the oven making tray after tray of cookies. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall in Love with these Apple Cider sugar Cookies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing up in upstate New York, Fall always meant one thing: apples! Every year as soon as the air turns crisp, I start craving everything and anything made with apple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I got the idea for these apple cider sugar cookies in my head a few weeks ago and I just couldn&#8217;t let it go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I won&#8217;t lie; it was a tough job getting these cookies just right. I&#8217;m talking a dozen trials, with plenty of &#8220;whoops.&#8221; But hey, someone&#8217;s got to do it! Even my &#8220;not-so-perfect&#8221; batches had my taste testers begging for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I tell you these cookies have it all, believe me, they&#8217;ve got it: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crackly top.<br>The chewy center.<br>The touch of cinnamon that enhances the apple flavor without taking them into cinnamon cookie territory. <br><br>I&#8217;ve made them so many times that I don&#8217;t even need a recipe anymore, but that first bite still makes me want to cry because it&#8217;s so good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My friend, these apple cider sugar cookies are a cookie to end all cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Apple-Cider-Cookies-1-4.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for making apple cider sugar cookies. \" class=\"wp-image-35274\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients\"><strong>Key Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the most part, these cookies use pretty straightforward pantry items, but there is one specialty ingredient that you&#8217;ll need: boiled cider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boiled cider is made by simmering pure apple cider into a syrupy reduction. It concentrates the apple flavor and is great for baking becuase it doesn&#8217;t introduce too much liquid into your recipe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/items\/vermont-boiled-cider\">buy a bottle<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthy-delicious.com\/boiled-cider-apple-cider-syrup\/\">make your own<\/a>, boiled cider is key to getting the right balance of apple flavor and that soft, chewy texture I was looking for. It&#8217;s pricy, but a little goes a long way so it lasts (in all of my trials of this recipe, I didn&#8217;t even use a full cup.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Apple-Cider-Cookies-1-3.jpg\" alt=\"Stirring the sugar into melted butter.\" class=\"wp-image-35277\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Apple-Cider-Cookies-3.jpg\" alt=\"Stirring in the dry ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-35261\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Apple-Cider-Cookies-2.jpg\" alt=\"Adding the vanilla and cider syrup. \" class=\"wp-image-35260\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Apple-Cider-Cookies-4.jpg\" alt=\"Scooping the cookie dough. \" class=\"wp-image-35262\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method\"><strong>Tips For Making Air Fryer Apple Cider Sugar Cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start with melted butter. <\/strong>This is key to throughly hydrating the dry ingredients and get a super chewy cookie. As an added bonus, is means you don&#8217;t need to wait around for butter to soften! <br><br>Mix the sugar into the hot butter until it starts to melt (it should resemble very wet sand) then <strong>let it cool<\/strong> before adding the egg yolk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the wet ingredients are all combined, stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. <strong>The dough will be very soft, but still scoopable<\/strong>. If the dough seems to wet to form into balls, let it sit for 5 minutes. If it&#8217;s still too wet, stir in 1 more tablespoon of flour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rolling the dough balls in cinnamon-sugar<\/strong> helps the dough dry out as it bakes, helping you get those beautifully craggy tops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These cookies are delicious traight from the oven, or you can glaze them with a <strong>simple apple cider glaze <\/strong>for even more fall flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"35263\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Apple-Cider-Cookies-5.jpg\" alt=\"coat each ball of dough in cinnamon and sugar.\" class=\"wp-image-35263\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"35264\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Apple-Cider-Cookies-6.jpg\" alt=\"Raw cookie dough on a baking sheet. \" class=\"wp-image-35264\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"35278\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Apple-Cider-Cookies-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Drizzling the cookies with apple cider glaze.\" class=\"wp-image-35278\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632692599561\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if my dough is too soft?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Give it a couple of extra minutes to firm up, but don&#8217;t chill it, or you&#8217;ll lose that tender texture. If the dough still seems too wet to handle, stir in one more tablespoon of flour. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695442839\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I know they&#8217;re done?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The cookies are done when the edges are golden and the top is crinkly and set. It&#8217; ok if they look slightly puffy and underdone; they&#8217;ll sink down as they cool. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695603958\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I freeze the dough?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For this recipe, fresh is best. Bake &#8217;em and eat &#8217;em!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724621104788\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long will these cookies keep?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">They&#8217;ll stay soft and delicious for about a week if you keep them covered, but I guarantee you&#8217;ll eat them faster than that! I&#8217;m lucky if a batch makes it through the night. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724621184235\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I double the recipe? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This recipe can be doubled, but once you try to scale it up more than that the ratio of ingredients gets all wonky. If you want to make more than 12 cookies, I suggest just making a second batch. The dough comes together so quickly anyway, you can do it while the first trays are in the oven. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1724621256789\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I bake these in a countertop oven? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yup! In fact that&#8217;s my preferred way since it preheats so quickly! <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other apple recipes you might like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/spiced-applesauce-bread\">Spiced Applesauce Bread with Candied Ginger<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/apple-butter-latte\">Apple Butter Latte<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/turkey-apple-panini\">Turkey Apple Panini<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthy-delicious.com\/instant-pot-applesauce\/\">nstant Pot Applesauce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthy-delicious.com\/chili-rubbed-pork-loin-apple-salsa-gluten-free\/\">Pork Loin with Apple Salsa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Apple-Cider-Cookies-16.jpg\" alt=\"Soft a chewy apple cider sugar cookies - one cookie is cut in half so you can see the texture. \" class=\"wp-image-35270\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The softest, chewiest apple cider sugar cookies ever. 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