Description
Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies with Caramel Filling are the perfect autumn treat, bringing together the warm flavors of apple cider and spices in a delightful sandwich cookie. Soft, cake-like cookies envelop a luscious caramel filling, making these whoopie pies not only a feast for the taste buds but also a beautiful addition to any dessert table. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights at home, they offer a comforting bite that captures the essence of fall.
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 (boil down 1 cup until it reduces)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup reduced apple cider (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- Pinch of salt (for filling)
- ½ cup store-bought caramel sauce
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices together.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy; add egg and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients alternately with reduced apple cider and whole milk until just combined.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- For the filling, beat softened butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and reduced apple cider until creamy.
- Assemble whoopie pies by spreading caramel filling between two cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg