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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel

These delightful cookies feature apple cider and creamy caramel, perfect for cozy fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 cup caramel sauce For sandwiching cookies

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and apple cider.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them out.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes until they turn golden brown.
  2. Let them cool completely.
  3. Once cooled, sandwich the cookies with caramel sauce.

Notes

These cookies are best served slightly warm or cold. They can be drizzled with extra caramel for a fancy touch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days.