Description
Delicious sandwich cookies filled with cream cheese frosting, combining the flavors of carrot cake in a fun dessert format.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well mixed.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine thoroughly.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Carrots and Nuts: Gently fold in the grated carrots and the nuts if using.
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Make the Frosting: Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble the Sandwich Cookies: Spread frosting on the flat side of one cookie and place another on top.
- Enjoy or Store: Serve at room temperature or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Great for gatherings or as a sweet treat. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: carrot cake cookies, sandwich cookies, cream cheese frosting, dessert recipe