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Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies: A Must-Try Recipe!

Delicious and soft Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies filled with a creamy buttercream filling, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider
For the filling:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream as needed for consistency

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and apple cider.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. While the cookies cool, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and add heavy cream as needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
  9. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie and top it with another cookie to create a sandwich.
  10. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

  • For a spiced twist, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger to the cookie batter.
  • Consider adding chopped dried apples or walnuts into the cookie dough for a festive touch.

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