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Apple Cider Cookies are easy to make with a perfect blend of autumn-inspired spices and a hint of tangy apple cider flavor. Simple to make with convenient flavor-packed ingredients like a sugar cookie mix and a packet of apple cider mix.
For more apple cider favorites be sure and try this incredible Apple Cider Beef Stew, Apple Cider Pudding Cake (don’t forget to serve with vanilla ice cream), and Apple Cider Muffins for the perfect fall snack.
Easy Apple Cider Cookies Recipe
If you love apple cider and cookies – then these apple cider cookies are just what you need! Welcome the cooler weather and fall leaves with these cozy apple spiced cookies bursting with apple cider flavor thanks to a packet of apple cider drink mix.
Soft, chewy, cinnamon & sugar apple spiced cookies with a simple apple cider glaze over top.
Ingredients Needed
- Granulated Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon – This goes in the cinnamon & sugar topping.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – This is not a pumpkin recipe but the pumpkin pie spice actually enhances those warm apple flavors. If you’re totally against it, apple pie spice can easily be substituted instead.
- Sugar Cookie Mix – This is the bag of dry ingredients. Do not follow the directions on the back, instead, just dump the entire contents from the bag into the mixing bowl.
- Apple Cider Drink Mix Packet – This is the small packet of apple cider mix that is mixed with hot water. One box comes wit several packets so there will be leftovers.
- Large Egg
- Salted Butter
- Full-Fat Sour Cream – Helps keep the cookies moist and gives them a rich and creamy texture.
- Hot Water
- Powdered Sugar
How To Make Apple Cider Cookies with Apple Cider Mix Packet
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet (12″x17″) with parchment paper, silpat liner, or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Stir together the sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl with a fork. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, or use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, combine the sugar cookie mix, pumpkin pie spice, and apple cider mix.
Add in the egg, softened butter, and sour cream. Beat until combined and creamy, and the dough is soft.
Scoop the dough out onto the prepared cookie sheet, using a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons of dough).
Use a spoon to generously sprinkle some of the cinnamon & sugar topping over the top of each cookie scoop.
Cook for 9-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes on the cookie sheet before removing them to a cooling rack.
While the cookies are cooling, pour the hot water and the remaining apple cider mix into a small bowl and stir together with a fork until dissolved.
Mix the powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of the apple cider until it creates a shiny glaze. Adjust the amount of liquid or powdered sugar in order to reach the consistency of glaze you prefer.
Use a fork to drizzle the apple cider glaze over the top of each cookie. Eat warm or cool to room temperature before eating.
Properly Storing Leftover Cookies
Room Temperature : These cookies are best stored at room temperature, sealed in an airtight container, cookie tin, or ziploc bag. Layer cookies with parchment paper or wax paper between the layers; this will help prevent them from sticking together and will keep their shape. Cookies are best consumed within 4-5 days.
Freezer : If you need to freeze the cookies, ensure they have completely cooled before placing them into a freezer-safe airtight container or freezer-safe Ziploc bag. Don’t forget to label and date the bag. Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, remove them from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for a few hours. They can be enjoyed at room temperature or warm them up in the microwave to regain their freshness.
Recipe Tips For Success
- Apple Cider Mix Packet : Read the directions carefully and note that you will only use 1 teaspoon of the mix in the cookies. Reserve the remaining for the glaze. You mix the remaining apple cider drink mix with the warm water and you won’t use it all. That’s normal! Don’t think you have to use all of it in the glaze. Use just enough to loosen the glaze so it’s a spreadable/drizzable consistency.
- Don’t Overbake : The cookies should look done – like the edges will be set and lightly golden brown – but the cookie itself should still be a pale color. If the dough on top of the cookie looks raw and wet still, then cook them for 1 minute more. Don’t overbake them or else they will be crispy once cooled.
More Apple Dessert Recipes To Try This Fall
- Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
- Caramel Apple Muffins
- Simple Apple Crisp Recipe
- Crockpot Apple Crisp
- Snickers Apple “Salad”
- Snickerdoodle Apple Cobbler
- Oatmeal Cookie Apple Crumble
- Apple and Blueberry Crumble
- Easy Apple Dump Cake
Apple Cider Cookies
Ingredients
Spiced Sugar Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Apple Cider Cookies
- 1 bag (17.5 oz) sugar cookie mix
- 1 packet (.74 oz) apple cider mix (only 1 teaspoon for the cookies)
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter softened
Apple Cider Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup hot water
- remaining apple cider mix from the packet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line a rimmed baking sheet (12"x17") with parchment paper, silpat liner, or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Spiced Sugar Topping : Stir together the sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl with a fork. Set aside.1/2 cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Apple Cider Cookies : In a medium mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, or use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, combine the sugar cookie mix, 1 teaspoon of the apple cider mix, and pumpkin pie spice.1 bag (17.5 oz) sugar cookie mix, 1 packet (.74 oz) apple cider mix, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Add in the egg, softened butter, and sour cream. Beat until combined and creamy, and the dough is soft.1 large egg, 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream, 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter
- Scoop the dough out onto the prepared cookie sheet, using a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons of dough). Use a spoon to generously sprinkle some of the cinnamon & sugar topping over the top of each cookie scoop.
- Cook for 9-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes on the cookie sheet before removing them to a cooling rack.
- While the cookies are cooling, pour the hot water and the remaining apple cider mix into a small bowl and stir together with a fork until dissolved.3/4 cup hot water, remaining apple cider mix from the packet
- Mix the powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of the apple cider until it creates a shiny glaze. Adjust the amount of liquid or powdered sugar in order to reach the consistency of glaze you prefer.1 cup powdered sugar
- Use a fork to drizzle the apple cider glaze over the top of each cookie. Eat warm or cool to room temperature before eating.
Notes
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Yummy.
Thank you!
Mine ended up a little bread-y 🙁 Flavor was good though so I might try again with a little less sour cream. I thought the dough was a little loose so I probably should’ve just added the sour cream a little at a time until it had the right consistency. The cider mix in the glaze was really good!
Thank you for your review! I love the glaze for these cookies 🤤