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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel

Soft spiced apple cider cookies sandwiched with creamy filling and finished with rich caramel.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwich cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup apple cider
Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp cream or milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and apple cider to form a soft batter.
  5. Scoop batter onto baking sheets and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until set. Cool completely.
  7. Beat filling ingredients until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Sandwich cookies with filling and serve.

Notes

Optional caramel drizzle enhances flavor.