Description
Apple Cider Whoopie Pies are the ultimate autumn treat, combining soft, cake-like cookies with a luscious apple cider cream cheese filling. The warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg paired with the sweet apple essence create a delightful flavor explosion that will transport you to a cozy orchard on a crisp fall day. Perfect for gatherings or as an indulgent snack, these whoopie pies are sure to impress and satisfy your seasonal cravings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pure apple cider
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in apple cider.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until springy.
- Cool on wire racks before filling with cream cheese mixture made by beating cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg