Description
Apple Butter Whoopie Pies are a delightful fall treat, combining the rich flavors of apple butter with soft, cake-like cookies, sandwiched together with a creamy filling.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 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, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the apple butter, eggs, 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 tablespoon-sized amounts 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, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Spread or pipe the filling onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie.
Notes
- Store the whoopie pies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a spiced filling, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the cream filling.
- These pies can be frozen for up to 3 months; just thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whoopie pie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg