Glazed Cider Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the apple cider, cinnamon stick and allspice to a simmer in a small pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Cook until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 12 minutes; set aside to cool.
3. 3
   Remove the cinnamon stick and allspice berries.
4. 4
   Whisk the flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl.
5. 5
   Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Add the egg and half of the cider mixture and beat until combined.
7. 7
   Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture and beat until just incorporated.
8. 8
   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
9. 9
   Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
10. 10
    Form the dough into 3/4-inch balls and arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
11. 11
    Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until golden brown, 9 to 11 minutes.
12. 12
    Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
13. 13
    Make the glaze: Whisk the confectioners' sugar and the remaining cider mixture in a small bowl until smooth.
14. 14
    Spread the glaze on the cookies and top with the coarse sugar.
15. 15
    Let set 30 minutes.
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    Photograph by Andrew Purcell