Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel. These delightful treats perfectly blend the essence of autumn spices with a rich caramel filling, making them a must-have dessert for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. With soft, cake-like cookies and a luscious filling, each bite feels like a sweet embrace. Best of all, this easy-to-follow recipe allows even novice bakers to create these delicious whoopie pies in just about 45 minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by apple cider and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add 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.
- For the caramel filling, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and cream; boil for about 3-5 minutes until thickened; remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Once cookies are cool, spread caramel on one cookie and sandwich with another.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (55g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg