Print

Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

Apple Cider Whoopie Pies Stacked on a Plate
Print Recipe

These Apple Cider Whoopie Pies are soft, spiced cake-like cookies filled with a creamy maple frosting. A perfect fall treat bursting with apple cider flavor!

Ingredients

Scale
  • For the Whoopie Pies:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple cider, reduced to 1/4 cup
  • For the Maple Cream Filling:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the Whoopie Pies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the reduced apple cider, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Make the Maple Cream Filling: In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  8. Beat in maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Assemble the Whoopie Pies: Spread a generous amount of maple cream filling on the flat side of one whoopie pie. Top with another whoopie pie, flat side down.
  10. Repeat with remaining whoopie pies and filling.
  11. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

For a richer apple flavor, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of apple pie spice to the batter. Serve chilled for best results!

Find it online: https://mommiesmore.com/apple-cider-whoopie-pies/