Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Soft Batch Apple Cider Gingersnap Cookies, the ultimate fall treat that brings together the heartwarming flavors of apple cider, molasses, and a medley of spices. These cookies offer a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth, making them perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Made with gluten-free baking flour, they cater to various dietary preferences without compromising on taste. Enjoy these cookies fresh out of the oven or pair them with warm apple cider for an unforgettable autumn experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1–1/2 cups sugar (divided)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2–1/3 cups gluten-free baking flour blend
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1–1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in applesauce, apple cider, molasses, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed. Refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough into the remaining sugar to coat before placing on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until soft in the center. Allow cooling slightly before transferring to cooling racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg