Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel Filling
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies filled with creamy caramel. These soft and spiced treats are perfect for any gathering, from cozy family nights to festive parties. With their unique blend of apple cider, cinnamon, and a luscious caramel filling, these whoopie pies bring a smile to everyone’s face. Plus, they’re quick and easy to make using simple pantry staples. Get ready to enjoy a delicious dessert that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup reduced apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup store-bought caramel sauce
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in your room temperature egg and vanilla extract. Mix well until everything is combined.
- Carefully add in the reduced apple cider and whole milk into your mixture. Stir until fully combined.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dollops of cookie batter onto lined baking sheets. Bake for about 10 minutes or until they are slightly golden around the edges. Allow them to cool completely before filling.
- To prepare the filling, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Then add in reduced apple cider and vanilla extract along with a pinch of salt. Mix until creamy!
- Take one cooled cookie half and spread or pipe on a generous amount of caramel filling before topping it with another cookie half.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg