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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel

Cozy Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel Delight

Experience the joy of autumn with Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies filled with luscious caramel.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Captures the essence of fall flavors.
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Enhances the spiced flavor profile.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Replace with plant-based butter for a dairy-free treat.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Adds sweetness and caramel flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 cup apple cider Feel free to use apple juice as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Filling
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar Infuses sweetness.
  • ¼ cup heavy cream Creates a smooth texture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Elevates the caramel flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Cookie scoop
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt) in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Beat together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in apple cider and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just mixed.
  6. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, keeping them spaced apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and centers are set but soft.
  8. Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar and heavy cream, bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  9. Once cookies are cooled, spread caramel filling between two cookies to assemble.
  10. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use softened butter, avoid overmixing, allow cookies to cool before adding caramel, and store in an airtight container.

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