Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel
These Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel capture the essence of fall in every bite. Soft, spiced cookies sandwich a creamy caramel filling, creating a dessert that’s comforting, indulgent, and perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup turkey bacon, finely crumbled (optional)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup apple cider
- ½ cup milk (any type)
- ¾ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with apple cider and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in turkey bacon if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are set and tops spring back lightly.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Warm caramel sauce slightly until pourable.
- Spread caramel on the flat side of one cookie and top with another to form a sandwich.
- Optional: drizzle additional caramel or sprinkle with sea salt.
Notes
Dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
Use store-bought caramel to save time or homemade for extra flavor.
Spice levels can be adjusted to preference.