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Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

Delicious Apple Cider Whoopie Pies for Fall Celebrations

Experience the warmth of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Whoopie Pies, a perfect treat for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Reduced Apple Cider Cook until reduced to 1/4 cup
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark
  • ½ cup Softened Butter Margarine can be used
  • 1 large Egg Flaxseed meal for vegan alternative
  • 2 cups Flour Gluten-free option available
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Use sea or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Cloves
  • ½ cup Whole Milk Buttermilk or almond milk may alter texture
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Essential for flavor
  • ½ cup Caramel Sauce Homemade caramel enhances flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Optional, for balancing sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • saucepan
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Reduce Apple Cider: Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until reduced to about ¼ cup. Cool completely.
  2. Prepare Batter: Cream together ½ cup softened butter and 1 cup brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gradually mix in cooled apple cider.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon each of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Mix Batter: Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup milk until smooth. Do not overmix.
  5. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter on lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
  6. Make Buttercream: Beat ½ cup softened butter until creamy. Gradually mix in 2 cups powdered sugar, then the cooled apple cider until smooth.
  7. Assemble Pies: Pipe buttercream onto one cookie, drizzle with caramel, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt, and top with another cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow reduced apple cider to cool before adding to batter; prevents melting butter. Use the scoop-and-level method for measuring flour to avoid dense cookies. Line sheets with parchment for easy removal.

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