Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel
Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel are a delightful autumn-inspired treat, perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack. These soft, spiced cookies are decadently filled with a rich caramel filling, offering a sweet balance to their warm, comforting flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter for caramel
- 1 cup brown sugar for caramel
- ¼ cup coconut cream or non-dairy alternative for caramel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for caramel
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- In another bowl, cream together ½ cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add in 2 eggs, 1 cup of apple cider, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden at the edges.
- For the caramel filling: melt ½ cup butter in a saucepan, stir in 1 cup brown sugar and ¼ cup coconut cream; boil for about 3–5 minutes.
- Assemble by spreading caramel between two cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg