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Perfect Brown Butter Apple Cider Cookies: Easy Fall Recipe

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These chewy, crisp-edged cookies combine nutty brown butter with concentrated apple cider syrup for an intensely flavorful fall treat. Ready in about 30 minutes, they’re perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup apple cider (unfiltered preferred)
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar, for rolling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat. Melt completely, swirling occasionally. After 5-7 minutes, butter will foam and golden brown specks will form. Remove from heat immediately when specks are amber and smell nutty. Pour into a heatproof bowl (including brown bits) and cool for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Reduce the apple cider: While butter cools, pour 1 cup apple cider into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until reduced to about ¼ cup (12-15 minutes), watching closely to avoid burning. Pour into a small bowl and cool completely.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cooled brown butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed light brown sugar until it looks like wet sand. Add room temperature egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, whisk until smooth and glossy.
  5. Add reduced cider: Pour cooled cider syrup into wet mixture and whisk until fully combined.
  6. Combine wet and dry: Add dry ingredients to wet mixture in two additions, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just combined (a few streaks of flour are okay). Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  7. Chill dough (optional but recommended): Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  9. Portion dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop rounded tablespoon-sized balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each). Optionally roll each ball in powdered sugar. Space 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  10. Bake one sheet at a time on middle rack for 10-12 minutes. Edges should be set and golden, centers slightly soft and puffed. Do not overbake.
  11. Cool: Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Cool brown butter to bathwater temperature before adding egg to prevent scrambling. Watch cider closely during reduction—it can burn quickly in the last minute. For consistent results, weigh flour (280g) or use spoon-and-level method. For perfectly round cookies, use a round cutter or glass to scoot edges into shape 1 minute after baking. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months or unbaked dough balls for fresh cookies on demand.

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