Description
Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches are a delicious and whimsical twist on the beloved classic carrot cake. These chewy, spiced cookies are loaded with old-fashioned oats and fresh grated carrots, making them not just tasty but also a fun treat for any occasion. Sandwiched between two cookies is a luscious cream cheese filling that adds an irresistible richness. Perfect for birthday parties, cozy afternoons, or anytime you’re craving a sweet snack, these delightful cookie sandwiches are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots by shredding them and placing them on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about two minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Stir in the shredded carrots and oats until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Gradually fold this into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill dough for 20–30 minutes in the refrigerator. Preheat your oven to 350°F while chilling.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on a wire rack while preparing the cream cheese filling by beating softened cream cheese with vanilla until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Once cooled, spread or pipe frosting onto half of the cookies and sandwich them with another cookie.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg