Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel. These tender, spiced cookies are filled with a rich homemade caramel that brings a delightful sweetness to each 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
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs, apple cider, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Scoop rounded dough balls onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden brown; let cool.
- For caramel filling, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in brown sugar and heavy cream. Boil for 3–5 minutes before adding vanilla extract.
- Spread caramel on one cookie and sandwich with another.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (60g)
- Calories: 217
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 42mg