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Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

Apple Cider Whoopie Pies
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Apple Cider Whoopie Pies are a delightful autumn dessert that beautifully combines the warm flavors of fall spices with a rich caramel filling. These soft, fluffy cookies are filled with creamy apple cider buttercream, making them an ideal treat for cozy gatherings or a sweet indulgence during chilly evenings. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, these whoopie pies will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for comfort food this season. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they are sure to become a fall favorite in your household.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider, reduced to ¼ cup
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup reduced apple cider (for buttercream)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for buttercream)
  • Pinch of salt (for buttercream)
  • ½ cup store-bought caramel sauce (for filling)
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Reduce 1 cup of apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens to ¼ cup (about 10-15 minutes). Let cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  4. In another bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with cooled apple cider and milk until just mixed.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized rounds on prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until firm.
  7. Cool completely before filling with apple cider buttercream and caramel sauce.

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