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A close-up of the apple cider whoopie pies showcasing their golden-brown exterior with swirls of creamy filling inside, set on a rustic wooden plate, surrounded by fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks, with a soft-focus background that highlights warm autumnal colors and textured surfaces.

Warm Apple Cider Whoopie Pies for Cozy Holidays

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These apple cider whoopie pies are soft, moist, and bursting with the warm flavors of fall. Filled with creamy vanilla frosting, they are perfect for cozy afternoons or holiday festivities.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sandwich cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, apple cider, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
  6. Spoon rounds of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  8. Allow cookies to cool completely before filling with vanilla frosting.
  9. Pipe or spread frosting onto one cookie and top with another to form a sandwich.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking.
  • Frosting can be flavored with a hint of apple or caramel for variation.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg