Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4

cup/300 milliliters apple cider

1 1/2

cups/190 grams all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

baking soda

1 1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp

ground ginger

1/2 tsp

freshly ground nutmeg

tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons melted

1/2

cup/110 grams packed dark brown sugar

large egg

1/4

cup/60 milliliters apple butter

1/4

cup/50 grams granulated sugar

ounces/170 grams cream cheese, at room temperature

3 tbsp

unsalted butter, at room temperature

3 tbsp

confectioners’ sugar

1/2 tsp

pure vanilla extract