Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches, where the classic flavors of carrot cake are transformed into soft, chewy cookies filled with a luscious cream cheese buttercream. These treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering, a picnic in the park, or simply a cozy afternoon snack. With warm spices, sweet carrots, and a hint of coconut, each bite is a burst of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and customizable to your taste, these cookie sandwiches will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine browned unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until well mixed. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold in grated carrot and shredded coconut.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet with space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden around the edges. Let cool completely.
- For the filling, whip softened butter and chilled cream cheese together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing; stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe cream cheese buttercream onto one cookie and top with another to form a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (55g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg