Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies filled with luscious caramel. This delightful treat features soft, cake-like cookies infused with apple cider and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The rich caramel filling adds a sweet twist that makes these whoopie pies perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or simply treating yourself at home. With their unique flavor and inviting aroma, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to make and customizable, they bring the essence of autumn into every bite.
Ingredients
- 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).
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
- Stir in the reduced apple cider.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each scoop.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the filling by beating together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add milk, reduced apple cider, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture and mix until creamy.
- Spread a generous layer of filling on the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use fresh apple cider for best flavor. Refrigerate dough for better texture while baking. Customize the filling with cream cheese or chocolate ganache if desired.