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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies with Caramel Filling

Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies with Caramel Filling
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Looking for a delightful treat that embodies the flavors of fall? These Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies with Caramel Filling are soft, spiced, and absolutely irresistible! Perfect for cozy family gatherings or as a sweet pick-me-up during a busy weeknight, these tender cookies filled with luscious caramel will quickly become a favorite in your household. Combining the classic tastes of apple cider and caramel, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to satisfy your cravings any time of year.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider, reduced to ¼ cup
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup reduced apple cider
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • Pinch of salt (for filling)
  • ½ cup store-bought caramel sauce
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
  5. Gradually add reduced apple cider and milk to the wet mixture.
  6. Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a lined baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until golden.
  8. For the filling, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth; mix in reduced apple cider and caramel sauce.
  9. Once cooled, spread filling on one cookie half and sandwich with another.

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