Description
If you’re craving a cozy autumn treat, these Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies with Caramel Filling are just what you need! This recipe features soft, spiced cookies infused with rich apple cider, sandwiched around a creamy caramel filling. Each bite is like a warm hug, making them perfect for everything from casual family nights to festive gatherings. The delightful blend of spices and the sweet caramel center will transport you to a fall wonderland. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, these whoopie pies are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple cider, reduced to ¼ cup
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup reduced apple cider
- ½ cup store-bought caramel sauce
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture while adding reduced apple cider until smooth.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until golden at the edges. Allow cookies to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in reduced apple cider and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble whoopie pies by spreading caramel filling between two cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg