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Description
Soft spiced cookies sandwiched with a creamy filling, perfect for fall or any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the filling: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light. Add egg, apple cider, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the filling, beat butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread filling on flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Use fresh apple cider for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American