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Stack of apple cider whoopie pies filled with cream cheese frosting, one cut open showing gooey caramel drizzle, with fresh apples in the background.

Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

A delicious fall treat with soft apple cider-flavored cookies and a sweet creamy filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 whoopie pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 1 cup apple cider reduced to 1/4 cup
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp apple cider
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, reduce apple cider over medium heat until it becomes about 1/4 cup. Let cool.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and reduced cider.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared sheets. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool completely.
  7. To make the filling, beat butter, sugar, cider, and vanilla until fluffy. Pipe or spread onto half the cookies, then sandwich with remaining cookies.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.