Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches, where the classic flavors of carrot cake meet a soft, chewy cookie. These handheld treats are filled with rich cream cheese buttercream, making them perfect for any occasion—be it holiday gatherings, birthday celebrations, or simply as a sweet snack to enjoy at home. With their warm spices and the natural sweetness of carrots, each bite offers a satisfying blend of flavor and texture. Whether shared with friends or savored alone, these cookie sandwiches are sure to become a favorite dessert.
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
- 3/4 cup finely grated carrot (about 2–3 medium carrots)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (chilled)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until fully combined. Fold in grated carrots.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- While cookies cool, prepare the cream cheese filling by beating softened butter and chilled cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Once cookies are cool, spread cream cheese filling on one cookie and top with another to create a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg