Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel. These delightful treats capture the essence of fall with their soft and chewy texture, perfectly complemented by a rich caramel filling. Ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or a cozy afternoon snack, these cookies are sure to impress with their unique flavor profile and inviting aroma.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 whoopie pies 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 filling
- 1 cup brown sugar for caramel filling
- ¼ cup heavy cream for caramel filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for caramel filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs, apple cider, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just blended.
- Drop rounded dough balls onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- 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 cool completely, assemble by spreading caramel on one cookie and topping it with another.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg