Apple Cider Whoopie Pies
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cider Whoopie Pies. These soft, spiced cookie sandwiches encapsulate the essence of autumn, reminiscent of warm apple cider doughnuts. Each whoopie pie features a luscious filling that can be tailored to your taste, making them perfect for cozy evenings, seasonal gatherings, or as a sweet treat to share with loved ones. With their rich apple flavor and hint of cinnamon, these whoopie pies are not only delicious but also easy to prepare, ensuring that bakers of all levels can enjoy making them. Dive into this recipe for a festive dessert that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 14 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups apple cider (reduced to 1/4 cup)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature, divided (6 tablespoons for the dough and 2 tablespoons melted for brushing the baked cookies))
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons brown sugar (light or dark, packed)
- ¼ cup apple butter or applesauce
- 2 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted) for coating
- ¼ cup sugar for coating
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon for coating
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for filling – room temperature)
- 1 ¼ – 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for filling – sifted)
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons caramel sauce (for filling)
- 4 ½ ounces cream cheese (for filling – room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons butter (for filling – room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for filling)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 pinch salt (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and reduce apple cider in a saucepan until it reaches ¼ cup. Cool.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Beat butter and sugars together; add eggs and vanilla. Mix in reduced apple cider and apple butter.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 11–13 minutes or until springy.
- Cool cookies on a rack; fill with chosen icing once cooled completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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