Apple Cider Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy oatmeal treats with tangy reduced apple cider and plump raisins, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for perfect autumn flavors.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
05 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1/2 cup apple cider, reduced
12 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
13 - 1 cup raisins
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Simmer apple cider in medium saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup (approximately 10–15 minutes). Allow to cool completely before using.
03 - Whisk together flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly distributed.
04 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
05 - Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Mix in cooled reduced apple cider and vanilla extract until smooth.
06 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
07 - Gently fold raisins into dough until evenly distributed throughout.
08 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
09 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers appear set.
10 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They capture everything cozy about fall baking in one bite
- The apple cider reduction creates this incredible depth you cant get from spices alone
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- That cider reduction step is absolutely worth the extra time
- Warm dough spreads too much, so keep it chilled while the oven preheats
03 -
- Use a kitchen scale to measure your flour for consistent results every time
- Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even browning