Apple Cider Whoopie Pies with Red Hot Frosting
Whoopie pies are a traditional American dessert that originated in the Amish community of Pennsylvania.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 42 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Apple Cider Whoopie Pies with Red Hot Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the apple cider, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Stir in the red food coloring.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and enough apple cider to make a smooth frosting.
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Spread the frosting onto the flat side of half of the cookies.
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Sprinkle crushed Red Hot candies on top of the frosting.
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Top with the remaining cookies, flat side down, to create the whoopie pies.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
