Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel, the perfect autumn treat that embodies the essence of cozy gatherings and festive celebrations. These soft, cake-like cookies are infused with warm spices and apple cider, creating a flavor experience that is deliciously unique. The luscious caramel filling adds just the right amount of sweetness, making these whoopie pies irresistible for any occasion. Easy to make and fun to customize with various fillings, theyβre sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Whether enjoyed during a quiet evening at home or shared at a party, these cookies will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Β½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- Β½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Β½ cup unsalted butter for filling
- 1 cup brown sugar for filling
- ΒΌ cup heavy cream for filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, apple cider, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 12β15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- For the caramel filling, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring to boil for about 3β5 minutes then stir in vanilla extract.
- Cool slightly before assembling by spreading caramel between two cookie halves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Fresh apple cider enhances flavor; avoid using old spices for best results. Chill dough for about 30 minutes prior to baking for improved texture. Feel free to experiment with different fillings like cream cheese frosting or chocolate ganache.