Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel. Soft and spiced, these cookies feature a luscious caramel filling that perfectly complements their rich apple cider taste. Ideal for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these whoopie pies are sure to impress your friends and family. The combination of cinnamon and nutmeg elevates each bite, making them a seasonal favorite. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can even experiment with different fillings! Enjoy this delightful treat that captures the essence of autumn.
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)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, apple cider, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- For the caramel filling, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in brown sugar and cream. Boil for 3-5 minutes; remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Once cookies are cool, spread caramel filling between two cookies to create sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg