Description

Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel are soft, spiced cookies infused with apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg, sandwiched with a luscious caramel filling. Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday parties, or enjoying with a warm drink.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 cup apple cider

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the caramel filling:

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in eggs, apple cider, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Let cool completely.
For the caramel filling: melt butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool slightly.
Spread caramel filling on the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie.

Notes

Salted caramel twist: Add a pinch of flaky sea salt to the caramel filling.

Apple butter filling: Swap caramel with apple butter cream cheese filling.

Glazed topping: Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the finished whoopie pies.

Nutty crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts into the cookie dough.

Spiced boost: Increase cinnamon and nutmeg, or add a pinch of ground cloves.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Freeze unassembled cookies for up to 2 months; thaw and fill with caramel before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
Calories: 320
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg