Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies with Caramel Filling
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies filled with rich caramel. These soft, cake-like cookies are a sweet treat that perfectly captures the essence of autumn. The combination of warm spices and reduced apple cider creates a comforting flavor that is sure to impress at family gatherings or festive celebrations. Easy to make, customizable, and perfectly portioned, these whoopie pies will satisfy any sweet tooth without overwhelming indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and light brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture alternately with reduced apple cider until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- For filling, beat softened butter with milk until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, reduced apple cider, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled, spread or pipe filling between two cookies to form sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg