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Apple Cider Whoopie Pies Recipe

Apple Cider Whoopie Pies Recipe
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Delightfully soft and spiced Apple Cider Whoopie Pies filled with a tangy-sweet apple cider cream. Perfectly baked to a tender texture, these pies combine warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavors with a creamy filling that captures the essence of fall in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the Whoopie Pies:

  • ½ cup reduced apple cider
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp reduced apple cider
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Reduce the Apple Cider: Pour ½ cup of apple cider into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it thickens and becomes syrupy, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter and 1 cup brown sugar until fluffy and light in color. This should take about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, then add the buttermilk and the reduced apple cider. Continue mixing until all wet ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, and ½ tsp nutmeg.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the pies tender.
  6. Scoop and Bake: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop batter onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool Completely: Remove from oven and allow the whoopie pies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before filling.
  8. Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter with 1 ½ cups powdered sugar until creamy. Add 2 tbsp reduced apple cider and ½ tsp vanilla extract, beating until the filling is light and fluffy.
  9. Assemble the Whoopie Pies: Spread or pipe a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one whoopie pie and sandwich with another. Repeat with remaining pies.

Notes

  • Reduction of apple cider intensifies its flavor; ensure it is cooled before adding to batter or filling.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the whoopie pies soft and tender.
  • These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a dairy-free variation, substitute butter with a vegan butter alternative and use a plant-based milk for buttermilk.
  • Ensure pies are completely cooled before adding the filling to prevent melting.

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Keywords: apple cider, whoopie pies, spiced desserts, fall recipes, baked treats, cinnamon, nutmeg, creamy filling

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