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Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

Apple Cider Whoopie Pies: Fall's Cozy Dessert Delight

Enjoy the delightful Apple Cider Whoopie Pies, a comforting twist on traditional treats with warm spices and tangy apple filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Reduce to 1/4 cup for best results
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Provides moisture and sweetness
  • 0.5 cup Butter (Softened) Key for cookie texture
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour Main structure for cookies
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Flavor enhancer
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg Flavor enhancer
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cloves Flavor enhancer
For the Caramel Buttercream
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Primary ingredient for buttercream
  • 0.5 cup Butter (Softened) Key for creamy buttercream
  • 0.25 cup Apple Cider Reduction Use from cookie dough
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • whisk
  • spoon

Method
 

Making Whoopie Pies
  1. Reduce apple cider by simmering it in a saucepan for 15-20 minutes until it thickens to 1/4 cup.
  2. Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then add egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients and whole milk to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Scoop batter into dollops on lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until the tops spring back when touched.
  7. Beat softened butter for buttercream, then gradually add powdered sugar and apple cider reduction until fluffy.
  8. Assemble whoopie pies by spreading buttercream on one cookie and topping with another, then chill for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cider reduction cools before mixing into batter. Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.

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