Description
Apple Cider Whoopie Pies are the ultimate fall treat, blending the rich flavors of reduced apple cider and warm spices into soft, cake-like cookies. These delightful desserts are sandwiched with a creamy vanilla spice filling and topped with a luscious caramel drizzle, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or seasonal celebrations. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and spice that will leave everyone craving more. Experience the joy of autumn in every delicious whoopie pie!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (for filling, softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the apple cider reduction by boiling 2 cups of apple cider until reduced to 1/2 cup. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. Cream together butter and sugars in another bowl until fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla, cooled cider, and buttermilk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop cookie dough onto sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Roll warm cookies in cinnamon sugar after baking, then cool on wire racks.
- Beat filling ingredients together until smooth and fluffy. Pipe filling onto cookies and sandwich together.
- Drizzle assembled whoopie pies with caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (57g)
- Calories: 208
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 27mg