Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel
If you’re in the mood for a delightful treat that captures the essence of autumn, these Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel are the perfect choice! With their soft, spiced cookies and luscious caramel filling, they bring warmth and joy to any gathering.
- 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 filling)
- 1 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs, apple cider, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- For the caramel filling: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and cream; boil for about 3-5 minutes and remove from heat; add vanilla.
- Spread caramel on one cookie half and sandwich with another.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg