Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with our Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies filled with creamy caramel. These delightful treats feature soft, cake-like cookies infused with rich apple cider and warm spices, making them a perfect addition to any gathering or simply as a sweet afternoon snack. The luscious caramel filling adds an indulgent touch that will keep you coming back for more. Easy to make and customizable, these whoopie pies are a must-try for anyone who loves fall-inspired desserts!
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 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup apple cider (reduced)
- For the Filling: ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup reduced apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup store-bought caramel sauce or homemade
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients and reduced apple cider into wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets; bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies before filling them with caramel mixture made from butter, powdered sugar, milk, reduced apple cider, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg