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Tender Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Filling

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Soft, moist carrot cake cookies sandwiching a smooth, tangy cream cheese filling. A quick and easy treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or mild olive oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (140g) grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • ½ cup (50g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Whisk to blend.
  3. In another bowl, whisk brown sugar with vegetable oil until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. Fold grated carrots and nuts (if using) into the wet ingredients gently.
  5. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Adjust consistency with flour or milk if needed.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with back of spoon.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft with a slight golden hue.
  8. Cool cookies completely on a wire rack before filling.
  9. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; beat until fluffy.
  10. Spread or pipe about 1 tablespoon of filling onto one cookie and sandwich with another of similar size.
  11. Chill sandwich cookies in fridge for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.

Notes

Grate carrots finely for tender texture. Fold batter gently to avoid tough cookies. Chill cookies before filling to prevent melting. Use parchment or silicone mats to prevent sticking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and butter alternatives.

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