Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies
These Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies take the flavors of classic carrot cake and turn them into a portable, fun, and irresistible dessert. They’re soft, chewy, and filled with a luscious cream cheese frosting, making them a favorite for both everyday treats and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut optional
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the grated carrots, walnuts, and coconut if using.
- Drop small spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Once the cookies have fully cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting onto the flat side of one cookie.
- Place another cookie on top, gently pressing down to create a sandwich.
- Repeat with the remaining cookies and frosting.
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