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Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

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Soft, spiced apple cider cakes paired with creamy cinnamon filling make these whoopie pies the ultimate fall dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup apple cider (reduced to ½ cup for intense flavor)
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup of apple cider into a medium saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to ½ cup. Let it cool completely before using.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the cooled apple cider reduction, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool completely on wire racks.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, mixing until smooth. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy.
  6. Spread or pipe a generous dollop of cinnamon filling onto the flat side of half the cakes. Top with the remaining cakes, pressing gently to sandwich them together.

Notes

[‘Don’t skip the apple cider reduction—it’s key to infusing the cakes with bold apple flavor.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter and even baking.’, ‘Mix the batter until just combined to avoid dense cakes.’, ‘Chill the filling for 15 minutes if it feels too soft before assembling.’, ‘Test for doneness by lightly pressing the tops of the cakes; they should spring back when done.’]

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Keywords: Apple Cider, Whoopie Pies, Fall Dessert, Cinnamon Filling, Autumn Treat

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