Heavenly Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel Delight
Indulge in these delightful Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel, blending tart apple cider and warm spices for a magical autumn treat.
Equipment
- Oven
- mixing bowl
- Electric Mixer
- cookie scoop
- parchment paper
- saucepan
- baking sheet
- wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Filling
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add apple cider and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft. Allow to cool.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar and cream, boiling for 3-5 minutes until thick.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract for the caramel filling.
- Spread caramel filling on the flat side of one cookie, top with another, and repeat.
Notes
Allow cookies to cool completely before assembling to prevent caramel from melting out.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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