Apple Cider Whoopie Pies
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these delightful Apple Cider Whoopie Pies. Soft, cake-like cookies infused with rich apple cider and blended spices create a comforting treat that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy afternoons. Each whoopie pie is filled with your choice of creamy icing, offering a sweet surprise in every bite. These cookies not only capture the essence of fall but also serve as a fun baking activity to enjoy with loved ones. Once you try this easy recipe, you’ll find it quickly becomes a seasonal favorite in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 12 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 cinnamon sugar coating)
- ¼ cup sugar for cinnamon sugar coating
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon for cinnamon sugar coating
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature for icing)
- 1 ¼ – 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 4 ½ ounces cream cheese (room temperature for icing)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark for icing)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for icing
- 1 pinch salt for icing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Simmer apple cider in a saucepan until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 30–35 minutes.
- In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices together.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and reduced cider.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop dough onto parchment-lined sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 11–13 minutes until springy.
- Cool cookies on wire racks; fill with your choice of icing once cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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