Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel
Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel are the quintessential autumn treat, combining soft, cake-like cookies with a luscious caramel filling that will leave your taste buds dancing. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these cookies evoke the cozy essence of fall. Perfect for gatherings, cozy nights in, or as a delightful dessert to impress your guests, they offer a satisfying sweetness balanced by rich flavors. Easy to make and fun to assemble, these whoopie pies are sure to become your go-to dessert as the leaves turn.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter for caramel filling
- 1 cup brown sugar for caramel filling
- ¼ cup heavy cream for caramel filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for caramel filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add eggs, apple cider, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- For the caramel filling: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and heavy cream, bringing it to a boil for 3–5 minutes before removing from heat and adding vanilla extract.
- Once cooled, sandwich the caramel filling between two cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg