Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel. These soft, cake-like cookies are filled with a rich caramel filling that perfectly complements the sweet and spiced apple cider base. Ideal for family gatherings or a simple afternoon treat, this recipe is a breeze to make and sure to impress everyone who takes a bite.
- 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
- For the caramel filling: ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, ¼ cup heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, apple cider, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- For the caramel filling: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and cream. Bring to boil for about 3-5 minutes until thickened; add vanilla.
- Spread caramel on one cookie half and sandwich with another.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg