Description
These Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies are soft, cake-like cookies infused with spiced apple cider and warm cinnamon. Sandwiched with a rich caramel buttercream filling, they’re the ultimate cozy fall treat! Perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or hot cider.
Ingredients
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- For the Apple Cider Cookies:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup reduced apple cider (see notes)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- For the Caramel Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make the Apple Cider Cookies:
- Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Reduce the Apple Cider:
- In a small saucepan, simmer 1 cup of apple cider over medium heat until reduced to ½ cup.
- Let cool completely before using.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix the Batter:
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with reduced apple cider and buttermilk until just combined.
- Scoop & Bake:
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Cool completely before assembling.
- Make the Caramel Filling:
- Beat the Butter:
- In a bowl, beat butter until creamy.
- Add Sugar & Caramel:
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar, followed by caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Whoopie Pies:
- Pair the Cookies:
- Match cookies into pairs of similar size.
- Fill & Sandwich:
- Pipe or spread caramel filling onto one cookie.
- Top with another cookie and gently press together.
- Optional Drizzle:
- Drizzle with extra caramel sauce or a dusting of powdered sugar for decoration.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of apple pie spice to the batter.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Want a salted caramel version? Use salted caramel sauce for a sweet-salty contrast!
- Recipe Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: ~26g
- Sodium: ~120mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~7g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~38g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~2g
- Cholesterol: ~40mg