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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies with Caramel Filling

Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies with Caramel Filling
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Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies filled with creamy caramel. Perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to quiet evenings at home—these soft and cake-like cookies are a sweet treat that everyone will love. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures you can whip up a batch without any fuss. With the aromatic spices of cinnamon and nutmeg combined with the rich taste of reduced apple cider, each whoopie pie offers a delightful burst of flavor. Whether you’re sharing them or enjoying them solo, these whoopie pies are bound to become a seasonal favorite!

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
  • ½ cup store-bought caramel sauce
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then mix in reduced apple cider.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets; bake for 10 minutes until set.
  6. For the filling, blend milk, butter, powdered sugar, reduced cider, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  7. Cool cookies completely before spreading caramel filling between two cookie halves.

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