Description
Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies with Caramel Filling are the ultimate autumn treat that combines soft, cake-like cookies with a creamy, luscious filling. Infused with the warm flavors of apple cider and spices, these delightful desserts are perfect for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations. Easy to make and even easier to customize, you can enjoy them fresh out of the oven or share them as a charming homemade gift. With just the right amount of sweetness and a touch of fall-inspired flavor, these whoopie pies will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (or homemade)
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well before incorporating reduced apple cider.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies on racks before filling with the caramel mixture made from butter, milk, powdered sugar, reduced apple cider, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg