Go Back
–+ servings
Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel

Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel for Cozy Gatherings

These Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel are a delightful autumn treat that combines soft, cake-like cookies with rich caramel filling.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with a gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses warmth and spices.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Adds a nutty, aromatic taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and intensifies flavors.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can use vegan butter for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Consider coconut sugar for a lighter option.
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Can substitute with apple juice.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Caramel Filling
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream works as a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • saucepan
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, apple cider, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden, then cool on wire racks.
  8. To make caramel, melt butter, stir in brown sugar and cream, and boil until thick.
  9. Spread caramel on one cookie and sandwich with another, pressing gently.
  10. Let the assembled whoopie pies set for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store your whoopie pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!