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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel

Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel Delight

Delightful Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel are perfect for autumn baking and gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Reduced for concentrated flavor
  • ¾ cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Moisture and depth
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • ½ cup Whole Milk Can substitute buttermilk
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measured accurately
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon Salt To enhance flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Cloves Adjust to taste
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Can substitute with sugar alternative
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 3 tablespoons Caramel Sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt Optional for balancing sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Reduce apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until syrupy.
  2. Cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, then add egg and vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients and spices.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients alternately with milk.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F and shape cookies on lined baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and springy.
  7. Beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and cider until smooth.
  8. Assemble cookies with buttercream and drizzle caramel on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool the reduced apple cider completely before using to ensure a fluffy batter. Chill assembled pies for a deeper flavor.

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