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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel

Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel for Cozy Fall Treats

Delight in the flavors of fall with these Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies filled with caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can substitute with ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Can omit if not available
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine for dairy-free version
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light brown can replace dark brown
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for vegan option
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Can substitute with applesauce or apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a suitable alternative
For the Caramel Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Use coconut cream for dairy-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • cookie scoop or two tablespoons
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Beat together unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Mix in large eggs, apple cider, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space in between.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  8. Prepare the caramel filling by melting unsalted butter and then stirring in brown sugar and heavy cream, boiling until thickened.
  9. Once cooled, spread caramel filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is softened for optimal mixing. Measure your ingredients accurately to avoid dense cookies. Don't overmix the dough.

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