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Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

Apple Cider Whoopie Pies
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Apple Cider Whoopie Pies are the quintessential autumn dessert, offering a delightful blend of warm spices, sweet apple cider, and luscious filling. These soft, cake-like cookies are reminiscent of apple cider doughnuts and are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on a cozy evening at home. With hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, they embody the essence of fall and provide a comforting taste that everyone will love. Whether you choose to fill them with creamy icing or keep them simple, these whoopie pies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.

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 brushed 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)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 ¼ – 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (sifted, add gradually until desired consistency is reached)
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 4 ½ ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted, plus more if needed)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the apple cider to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until it reduces down to 1/4 cup—this should take about 30-35 minutes. Set aside to cool before using. Meanwhile, line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In a large mixing bowl or using an electric mixer, beat together 6 tablespoons of room temperature butter with both sugars on medium speed until well combined. Scrape down the sides and add vanilla followed by eggs. Mix in the cooled apple cider and either apple butter or applesauce. Gradually add in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Scoop out cookie mounds of about 1½ tablespoons each onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about three inches between them. Rotate pans halfway through baking for even results; bake for approximately 11-13 minutes until cookies spring back when touched lightly.
  5. Once out of the oven, let cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Brush each cookie with reserved melted butter then sprinkle or toss them in cinnamon sugar while still warm.
  6. Allow cookies to cool completely before filling them with either buttercream or brown sugar cream cheese icing—about 1½ tablespoons per pie—and drizzle with additional sauce if desired.

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