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Christmas Apple Cider Spice Whoopie Pies

Soft, spiced cookies infused with reduced apple cider, sandwiched with a fluffy vanilla cream filling for the ultimate holiday treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 whoopie pies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Apple Cider Spice Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
  • 0.75 cup apple cider reduced to 1/4 cup
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Vanilla Cream Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Small saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Reduce apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat from 3/4 cup to 1/4 cup (10-15 mins). Let cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 mins). Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
  5. Mix in the cooled, reduced apple cider on low speed until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined.
  7. Scoop 1.5-tbsp mounds of batter onto prepared sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 mins until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. For filling: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then beat on high for 2-3 mins until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and salt. Add cream 1 tbsp at a time until spreadable.
  9. Match cooled cookies in pairs. Spread or pipe filling onto flat side of one cookie, top with its match to form a sandwich.

Notes

Cookies must be completely cool before filling. Store assembled whoopie pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For best flavor, let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.