Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies: A Delicious Fall Treat!
Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies are a delightful fall treat that combines the flavors of apple cider and warm spices, sandwiched between two soft cookies with a creamy filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 whoopie pies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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 another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, apple cider, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls 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 on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat together the cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookies are cool, spread a generous amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
- Enjoy your Apple Cider Whoopie Pie Cookies!
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a spicier flavor, add more cinnamon or a pinch of cloves.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.