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Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

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Delightful whoopie pies filled with creamy apple cider buttercream, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 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 1/4 cup
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup reduced apple cider
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • Pinch of salt (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup store-bought caramel sauce
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Reduce 1 cup of apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until it reduces to 1/4 cup (about 10-15 minutes) and let it cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the cooled apple cider reduction.
  6. Add the dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  7. Drop 2-tablespoon-sized rounds of batter onto prepared sheets, leaving 2 inches between.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  9. For the filling, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then the cooled apple cider reduction, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth.
  10. Pair up the whoopie pie halves by size, pipe or spoon filling onto one half, drizzle with caramel sauce, top with second half.

Notes

Store whoopie pies in an airtight container for up to three days, or refrigerate for about a week.

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