Apple Cider Cookies

Step 1

In a bowl, weigh or measure both sugars and set aside. In another bowl, weigh or measure the flour, baking powder, salt, allspice, cinnamon, and ground cloves, run a whisk through to blend. Dice the Granny apple and squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon on top to keep them from turning brown.

Step 2

In a mixer, blend the butter and sugars for a couple of minutes at medium speed. Add the apple cider and vanilla extract and mix. Turn the mixer down and add the flour mixture about a third at a time; once the flour is incorporated, turn the mixer off. Add the diced apple, raisins, walnuts, and mix through for about a minute. Wrap the top of the bowl with plastic wrap loosely and refrigerate for about 1/2 hour.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350°. Using a medium cookie scoop, put 12 scoops onto a parchment-lined cookie pan and bake for 14-16 minutes. Leave the cookies on the pan for a minute or two before moving to a cooling rack.

Step 4

Combine powdered sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, and allspice and mix till smooth consistency. After the cookies have cooled, take a 1/2 tsp of glaze and drizzle over each cookie.