Description
Apple Cider Whoopie Pies are the ultimate autumn indulgence, featuring soft, cake-like cookies filled with rich apple cider frosting. These delightful treats capture the essence of fall with warm spices and sweet apple flavor in every bite. Perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet nights at home, they bring seasonal joy that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in apple cider and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown around the edges but soft in the center. Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, blend softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth. Spread frosting between two cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg