Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these delightful Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel. Each soft and chewy cookie is infused with the comforting spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, complemented by the natural sweetness of apple cider. Sandwiched between two cookies is a rich, creamy caramel filling that creates a perfect balance of flavors reminiscent of cozy fall evenings.
- 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 for caramel
- 1 cup brown sugar for caramel
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for caramel
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs, apple cider, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until blended.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- For the caramel filling, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in brown sugar and heavy cream, boiling for 3-5 minutes before adding vanilla.
- Once cookies cool completely, spread caramel between two cookies to assemble.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (65g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg