Description
Apple Cider Whoopie Pies are a delightful fall treat that combines the flavors of apple cider and spices in a soft, cake-like cookie filled with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, apple cider, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth to make the filling.
- Spread the filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
Notes
- Store the whoopie pies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier flavor, add more cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
- These can be frozen for up to a month; just thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg