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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel

Cozy Up with Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies and Caramel

Delight in these Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel that capture the heart of fall in every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Substitutable with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon Adds warm flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg Complements the warm spices.
  • tsp Salt Balances flavors.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened Room temperature butter is ideal.
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Light or dark works well.
  • 2 large Eggs Helps bind ingredients.
  • 1 cup Apple cider Infuses fruity flavor.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor.
For the Caramel Filling
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Base for the caramel.
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 0.25 cups Heavy cream Ensures smooth texture.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Enhances caramel flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, apple cider, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Melt butter for caramel in a saucepan, then stir in brown sugar and heavy cream, boiling until thick.
  9. Spread caramel filling between two cookies to assemble.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature butter for easy mixing and don't overmix to prevent dense cookies. Allow cookies to cool completely before assembling.

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