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Wholesome Chewy Apple Cider Cookies with Easy Cinnamon Sugar

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These chewy apple cider cookies are made with reduced apple cider for intense flavor, whole wheat pastry flour, and a crackly cinnamon sugar coating. They’re wholesome enough to feel good about eating but indulgent enough to satisfy any cookie craving.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider (reduced to about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Reduce the apple cider: Pour 1 cup apple cider into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1/4 cup (12-15 minutes). Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  3. Make the cinnamon sugar coating: In a small shallow bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, coconut sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed). Scrape down sides of bowl.
  5. Add wet ingredients: Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and cooled reduced apple cider until just combined. Mixture may look slightly separated.
  6. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  7. Mix the dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Chill the dough (optional but recommended): Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
  9. Scoop and coat: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out rounded tablespoons of dough. Roll into balls, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden. Centers should look slightly underdone and puffy.
  11. Cool: Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t rush the cider reduction; keep at a gentle simmer to avoid scorching. Room temperature ingredients are important for proper dough consistency. For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes. Bake one sheet at a time for even baking. Cookies taste even better the next day as flavors deepen.

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Keywords: apple cider cookies, chewy cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, fall baking, whole wheat cookies, healthy cookies

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