Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel, a perfect autumn treat that brings together the sweetness of apple cider and the richness of homemade caramel.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 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 caramel filling: 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 one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, apple cider, and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets with space in between.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden brown; cool on wire racks.
- For caramel filling: Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar and heavy cream; boil for 3–5 minutes before adding vanilla and letting cool slightly.
- Assemble by spreading caramel on one cookie and topping it with another.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (60g)
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg