Description
Soft spiced cookies with a creamy filling, perfect for fall flavors.
Ingredients
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- For the cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- For the filling:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and apple cider.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the filling, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and apple cider, beating until smooth.
- Once cookies are completely cool, spread filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For a stronger apple flavor, use fresh apple cider.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 2g