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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel

Delicious whoopie pie cookies filled with gooey caramel, perfect for celebrating fall flavors.
Servings 12 cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • 1 cup apple cider Fresh apple cider is recommended.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling

  • 1 cup caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade can be used.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a small saucepan, reduce the apple cider over medium heat until it becomes thick and syrupy, about 10-15 minutes. Once reduced, let it cool.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then mix in the cooled apple cider until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Baking

  • Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, making sure to leave space between each dough ball.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then fill half of the cookies with caramel sauce. Top with another cookie to form whoopie pies.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container. These cookies are delicious with hot apple cider or vanilla ice cream.
Calories: 200kcal
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Keyword: Apple Cider Cookies, Baking, Caramel Cookies, Fall Dessert, Whoopie Pies