Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies filled with a luscious caramel. These soft, cake-like cookies are infused with sweet apple cider and warm spices, making them a perfect treat for family gatherings or casual evenings at home. Each bite offers a comforting blend of textures and tastes that will have everyone reaching for more. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite that brings warmth and joy to your dessert table.
- 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
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, apple cider, and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool completely.
- For the caramel filling, melt butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar and cream; boil for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble by spreading caramel between two cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg