Description
Apple Cider Whoopie Pies with caramel filling are the ultimate autumn treat, combining the sweet essence of fresh apple cider with warm spices. These delightful cookies feature a moist cake-like texture and a gooey caramel center, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or an indulgent snack. Transport yourself to fall with every bite and create lasting memories around the kitchen table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in apple cider and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool completely on wire racks before filling half of the cookies with caramel sauce and topping with another cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg