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Apple Cider Choco Cookies

Apple Cider Choco Cookies

Soft, chewy cookies bursting with warm apple cider flavor and melty chocolate chips—an irresistible fall treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup apple cider reduced to 1/4 cup
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, simmer 1 cup apple cider over medium heat until reduced to 1/4 cup (15–20 minutes). Let cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and cooled cider reduction.
  6. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  8. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cookie edges are set.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Nutrition (per cookie):
  12. Calories: 145
  13. Carbohydrates: 20g
  14. Protein: 2g
  15. Fat: 6g

Notes

For extra apple flavor, add 1 tbsp finely chopped dried apples.
Use white chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.
Dough balls can be frozen and baked directly from the freezer (bake an extra 1–2 minutes).