Description
Soft, spiced apple cookies sandwiched with creamy cider filling — the perfect fall treat with the taste of crisp autumn days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider (reduced to 1/4 cup)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- For the Optional Caramel Center:
- 1/2 cup soft caramel candies
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and reduced apple cider. Mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined.
- Use a scoop to drop batter mounds onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until set and springy to the touch. Cool on pan briefly, then transfer to wire rack.
- For filling, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, apple cider, and cinnamon, and beat until creamy.
- For caramel center, melt caramels with heavy cream over low heat. Stir until smooth and slightly cooled.
- Spread filling on one cookie, optionally add caramel, then top with a second cookie to form a sandwich.
Notes
Ensure cider is reduced for intense flavor. Let cookies cool fully before adding filling to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: apple cider, whoopie pies, fall dessert, spiced cookies