Cookies:

• 1 1/2 c. apple cider
• 2 1/2 c. (300 g.) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• Zest of 1 navel orange, zested (about 1 tsp.)
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. grated fresh nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 c. apple butter
• 1/2 c. (110 g.) packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 1/3 c. (70 g.) granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 c. cinnamon sugar

Filling:

• 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 c. (230 g.) confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp. salted caramel topping