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 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (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 another bowl, cream together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter 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 tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread or pipe the cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
- Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.
Notes
- Store whoopie pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger to the batter.
- These pies can be frozen for up to 3 months; just thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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