Apple Cider Whoopie Pies – Indulgent Soft Spiced Cookies for Fall
Delight in these soft, spiced cookies filled with creamy goodness, perfect for the fall season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 whoopie pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg, apple cider, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until set, then cool.
- For the filling, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the filling on the flat side of half the cookies and sandwich with the remaining cookies.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using freshly grated nutmeg.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Apple Cider Whoopie Pies, fall desserts, spiced cookies