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Apple Cider Whoopie Pies with Caramel Easy Fall Dessert Recipe

Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel

These Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel capture the cozy essence of fall — soft, spiced cookies filled with luscious caramel. Perfect for autumn gatherings or as a sweet homemade treat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 whoopie pies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Filling Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Prepare Dry Ingredients
    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in apple cider and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Step 5: Combine Mixtures
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Scoop and Bake
    Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden. Let cool on wire racks.
  7. Step 7: Make the Caramel Filling
    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, then stir in brown sugar and cream. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool until spreadable.
  8. Step 8: Assemble the Whoopie Pies
    Spread caramel filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies. Enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, reduce the apple cider before adding it to the dough for a more concentrated apple taste. Store whoopie pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.