Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies with Caramel Filling
Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies with Caramel Filling are a delightful blend of warm autumn flavors and creamy decadence. The soft, spiced cookies made with apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg pair perfectly with a luscious caramel filling, creating a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or simply treating yourself, these whoopie pies are sure to impress. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they’re not just delicious—they’re visually appealing too!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 whoopie pies 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
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the large egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate the reduced apple cider into the butter mixture, then slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each scoop.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow cooling on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- While cookies cool, prepare the filling by beating together whole milk, softened butter, powdered sugar, reduced apple cider, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Once cooled, spread caramel sauce on one cookie half and top with another cookie half to create sandwiches. Optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg