Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches, a creative twist on traditional carrot cake. These soft and chewy cookies are filled with a light and creamy cream cheese buttercream, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a family gathering, or simply looking for a sweet snack at home, these cookie sandwiches are sure to impress. The combination of warm spices, sweet carrots, and coconut not only creates a unique texture but also delivers an unforgettable taste experience. Perfectly presented as sandwich-style cookies, they add a fun element to your dessert table. Try this easy recipe today and bring joy to your next gathering!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup finely grated carrot (2–3 medium carrots)
- 1/3 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, chilled
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets; bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the cream cheese buttercream: Beat softened butter and chilled cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Once cookies are cooled, spread cream cheese filling between two cookies to create sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg