Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, apple cider, and vanilla; beat until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Spread on cooled pies.
- Sandwich two cookies together with frosting and dust with cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting.
- You can add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Baking, frosting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg