Description
Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches are a delightful take on the classic dessert, blending the moistness of carrot cake with the chewiness of cookies. These scrumptious sandwiches feature a spiced cookie base made with fresh carrots and oats, all generously filled with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations, these cookies will please both kids and adults 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
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 cup salted butter, softened, 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Shred carrots and place on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about two minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, followed by shredded carrots and oats until combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger; fold into wet ingredients gently.
- Chill dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheets for about 20-30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF; bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by mixing softened butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining cookie shape while baking. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor; consider adding chopped nuts or raisins for added texture. For variations, try using flavored extracts in the frosting or substituting some butter with applesauce for a healthier option.