"These apple spice whoopie pies combine apple cider, applesauce, and cinnamon with creamy spiced buttercream to make an irresistible cookie cake sandwich...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (480ml) apple cider
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3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (115g; 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
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1/4 cup (50g) packed light or dark brown sugar
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2 Tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
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3/4 cup (180g) unsweetened applesauce, at room temperature
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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optional: cinnamon sugar for topping (see note)
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3/4 cup (170g; 1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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4 cups (480g) confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
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3 Tablespoons (45ml) apple cider (or milk)
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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pinch of salt