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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies with Caramel Filling

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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Whoopie Pie cookies filled with rich caramel. Soft and cake-like, these cookies perfectly blend the sweet notes of apple cider with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Ideal for any gathering or a comforting treat at home, they are easy to make and sure to impress. Customize the sweetness of the filling to match your taste, and enjoy every bite of this seasonal delight.

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 (for filling)
  • ¼ cup reduced apple cider (for filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • Pinch of salt (for filling)
  • ½ cup store-bought caramel sauce (or homemade if you prefer, for filling)
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Stir in reduced apple cider and milk until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients until just mixed.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 10 minutes or until golden.
  7. Cool on a rack.
  8. For filling, beat together butter and powdered sugar; mix in reduced apple cider, vanilla, salt, and caramel sauce until smooth.
  9. Spread filling between two cookie halves to create sandwiches.

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