Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup chopped peel and core apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce (preferably homemade or high-quality store-bought)
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Begin by simmering 1 cup of apple cider over medium heat until it reduces by half, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, then pour in the cooled apple cider reduction and mix until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pipe or spoon batter onto lined baking sheets into even rounds. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and caramel sauce until smooth. Adjust thickness with more powdered sugar or caramel as needed.
- Spread caramel filling on the flat side of one cookie, then top with another to create sandwiches. Optional: drizzle with extra caramel or sprinkle with cinnamon for added flavor.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Can be frozen; wrap individually and freeze for up to a month. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- For even richer flavor, add a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains dairy, gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
