Apple Cider Cookies

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.

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple cider cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 112kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Equipment

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

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.

The packets are just one envelope of the drink mix. It usually comes in a box of 8 of them. Just use one of the packets inside the package.

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