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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies

Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies for Cozy Autumn Evenings

These Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with caramel filling are a delightful seasonal treat for autumn evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Substitute with pumpkin spice if desired
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Feel free to omit
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Use kosher or sea salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Softened, coconut oil can be a substitute
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Coconut sugar is a perfect substitute
  • 1 large Eggs For vegan options, use flax eggs
  • 0.5 cups Apple cider Essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results
For the Caramel Filling
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter For creamy caramel filling
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Light brown sugar can also be used
  • 0.25 cups Heavy cream Substitutable with coconut cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For rich caramel flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Spoon or cookie scoop

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Mix in egg, cider, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Cool cookies for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. For caramel, melt butter, stir in brown sugar and cream, boil then add vanilla.
  10. Once cookies are cooled, spread caramel on one cookie and top with another.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are fresh and follow all tips for soft cookies.

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