Description
Apple Cider Gingersnap Cookies offer a delightful blend of warm spices and sweet apple flavor, perfect for cozy autumn days. These cookies feature a crispy exterior with a chewy center, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With their aromatic scent of cinnamon and ginger filling your kitchen, each bite transports you to cherished memories of family gatherings. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 tbsp molasses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg one at a time, then add apple cider and molasses until mixed well.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets and roll each ball in granulated sugar before placing on the sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft; cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg