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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel

Fall in Love with Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel

Delight in these Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel, a cozy autumn treat that captures fall flavors in each bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can swap with pumpkin pie spice.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Add more cinnamon if nutmeg is unavailable.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Dairy-free option available.
  • 1 cups Brown Sugar Granulated sugar can be used, caution: drier texture.
  • 1 large Egg Could replace with applesauce or flaxseed for vegan.
  • 1 cups Apple Cider Apple juice can work in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
For the Caramel Filling
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Margarine may alter flavor.
  • 1 cups Brown Sugar Granulated sugar can substitute if needed.
  • 0.25 cups Heavy Cream Full-fat coconut milk can be dairy-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances caramel flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, apple cider, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. For caramel, melt butter, then stir in brown sugar and cream; boil for 3-5 minutes, stirring continuously.
  9. After cooling, fill cookies with caramel filling and assemble.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Cool completely before adding caramel to prevent melting.

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