Description
Soft Batch Apple Cider Gingersnap Cookies are chewy, flavorful cookies infused with apple cider, molasses, and warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for fall or holiday baking, these gluten-free cookies have a soft, tender texture with a delightful spiced aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups gluten-free baking flour blend with binder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add applesauce, apple cider, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop dough and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten slightly with the palm of your hand or a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are set but still soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the gluten-free flour blend contains a binder like xanthan gum for proper texture.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft and chewy.
- Optional: sprinkle extra sugar on top before baking for a slight crunch.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Soft Apple Cider Gingersnap Cookies, gluten-free gingersnap, fall cookies, chewy spiced cookies, holiday baking