Apple Pie Spice Whoopie Pies Recipe

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
   2. Whisk together eggs, almond milk, applesauce, apple pie spice.  Set aside.
   3. Add the dry ingredients, plus the butter and shortening together in a bowl with an electric mixer.
   4. Add in 1/2 of the egg & milk mixture. Beat for two minutes or until smooth at medium speed.
   5. Add in the remaining egg & milk mixture beating for another 1 minute.
   6. Using a large ice cream scoop, begin placing scoopfuls on the cookie sheet.
   7. Bake at 375 degrees for 14+ minutes or until the edges of the whoopie pies are lightly brown.
   8. Allow to cool completely on the cookie sheet.

1. Cream the butter and powdered sugar until it looks light and creamy.
2. If it doesn't cream, add several drops of the heavy whipping cream until it creams.
3. Add frozen apple juice concentrate. Stir to blend throughout the entire bowl of frosting.
4. Test to see if the icing can form and hold a stiff peak by taking a spoonful of frosting and turning the spoon upside down. If the frosting stays on the spoon, it is ready if not then....
5. Add more powder sugar 1/2 C at a time.... mix well.
6. Using a pastry bag with a large tip, fill 1/2 of the whoopie pie with the frosting, then add the second whoopie pie on top.