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Brown Butter Sourdough Apple Cider Cookie Recipe

Brown Butter Sourdough Apple Cider Cookie Recipe
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These Brown Butter Sourdough Apple Cider Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. The addition of apple cider caramel sauce adds a unique twist to these classic cookies, making them a must-try for any dessert lover.

Ingredients

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Main Cookie Dough:

  • 230 grams (16 Tbs) Butter, unsalted
  • 165 grams (3/4 Cup) Cane Sugar
  • 205 grams (1 Cup) Brown Sugar
  • 3 Egg Yolks
  • 200 grams (3/4 Cup) Sourdough Starter, active or discard
  • 170 grams (1/2 Cup) Apple Butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
  • 380 grams (3 Cups spooned/leveled) Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger
  • 1/4 tsp All-Spice
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder

Mix-ins:

  • 150 grams (3/4 Cup) Bittersweet or Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 100 grams (1 Cup) Pecans, chopped
  • 70 grams (1 1/2 Cup) Dried Apples, chopped
  • 2 Cups Apple Cider, unfiltered – to reduce first

Apple Cider Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 Cup Cane Sugar
  • 4 Tbs Butter, salted
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Place butter in a small saucepan, melt over medium-low heat and then lower to a simmer until browned.
  2. Make Apple Cider Reduction: Boil 2 cups of apple cider until reduced to 1/3 cup.
  3. Prepare Caramel Sauce: Add sugar to the reduction, then mix in butter and heavy cream until thickened. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla.
  4. Cookie Dough: Mix browned butter, sugars, sourdough starter, egg yolks, apple butter, and vanilla. Add flour, salt, spices, baking soda, and baking powder.
  5. Add Mix-ins: Combine chocolate chips, pecans, and dried apples into the dough.
  6. Chill Dough: Refrigerate dough for at least 4 hours or up to 72 hours for long-fermentation.
  7. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F, scoop dough onto lined sheets, bake for 16-18 minutes.
  8. Finish: Drizzle cookies with apple cider caramel sauce, sprinkle sea salt, and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider using a high-quality dark chocolate.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the caramel sauce according to your preference.
  • These cookies pair wonderfully with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

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Keywords: Sourdough, Apple Cider, Brown Butter, Cookie Recipe

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