Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies with Caramel Filling
If you’re searching for a scrumptious fall-inspired treat, look no further than these Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies with Caramel Filling. Soft and fluffy, these delightful cookies are infused with the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, making them perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to busy weeknights. The unique combination of apple cider and creamy caramel filling creates an irresistible flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to make, even novice bakers can whip up these sweet sandwich cookies to share joy and warmth during the autumn season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 whoopie pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple cider, reduced to ¼ cup
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup reduced apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined. Stir in reduced apple cider.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Drop rounded tablespoons onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For the caramel filling: beat softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth; gradually mix in milk and reduced apple cider until creamy.
- Once cookies are completely cool, spread caramel filling on one half and top with another cookie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (60g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg