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Spiced Apple Whoopie Pies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
60% authentic · American
A fall-inspired twist on whoopie pies, featuring warm spices in the apple-flavored cake and a rich maple cream cheese filling.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour2 cups
- Baking powder1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon
- Salt1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup
- Brown sugar, packed1 cup
- Eggs2 large
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Unsweetened applesauce1/2 cup
- Cream cheese, softened8 oz
- Powdered sugar2 cups
- Maple syrup2 tablespoons
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and applesauce.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- 7
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
For the filling: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar and maple syrup until light and fluffy.
- 9
Spread a generous amount of maple cream cheese frosting onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
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