Description
Soft, spiced apple cider whoopie pies sandwich a silky buttercream and gooey caramel center. These dreamy fall treats are bursting with cozy flavor—perfect for gatherings, gifting, or hoarding for yourself.
Ingredients
Whoopie Pies:
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cloves
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, room temp
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups apple cider, reduced to ½ cup total
1 cup whole milk
Apple Cider Buttercream:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
6 cups powdered sugar
½ cup reduced apple cider
2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Caramel Filling:
1 cup caramel sauce
Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets.
Mix dry ingredients. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, reduced cider, and milk.
Add dry mix to wet. Scoop onto sheets, bake 10–12 mins. Cool.
Beat buttercream ingredients until fluffy.
Pipe buttercream onto one cookie, drizzle caramel, and top with another. Sprinkle sea salt if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Protein: 3g