Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with Soft Batch Apple Cider Gingersnap Cookies, a delightful treat that perfectly balances soft and chewy textures with warming spices. These cookies are gluten-free, making them an excellent option for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. The rich taste of apple cider combined with molasses, cinnamon, and ginger creates a comforting aroma that will fill your kitchen and warm your heart. Easy to prepare, these cookies can be baked fresh on your schedule thanks to the make-ahead dough. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or share them at festive occasions; they’re sure to be a hit this season.
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
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in applesauce, apple cider, molasses, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: gluten-free flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Chill the dough for at least two hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in remaining sugar, and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set; allow cooling before transferring to racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg