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Irresistible Whoopie Pie Cookies

Soft chocolate sandwich cookies filled with creamy vanilla frosting, inspired by the classic American whoopie pie.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup apple cider
Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp cream or milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then add egg and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and apple cider.
  5. Scoop batter onto baking sheets and bake 12–15 minutes.
  6. Cool cookies completely.
  7. Beat filling ingredients until smooth.
  8. Sandwich cookies with filling.

Notes

Cookies soften and improve after resting.