With spring just around the corner I decided to turn one of my favorite cakes into a spring inspired dessert. Carrot cake reminds me of Easter, and yes Easter is still some time away, but keep this recipe handy for when it does roll around. Plus make a batch or two before, because you need a trial run right :)?
These heavenly, cake inspired sandwich cookies are simply irresistible! They’re tender and soft with just the right amount of chew and crunch to them (chew being from the oats and crunch being from the nuts). The carrots offer plenty of moisture which also yields a rather cake-like cookie.
You just won’t be able to get over how much they taste just like carrot cake. The cream cheese frosting sandwiched between these cookies is a must, these just couldn’t be considered carrot cake cookies without it.
I love all the aromatic, sweet scents from the spices these cookies have. It always gets me so excited when I’m baking because I know what’s ahead.
There are just so many great memories tied to the inviting scent of the traditional baking spices, like the holidays or slowly sipping a tall glass of warm spiced cider next to a flickering fire, as you longingly gaze out the frostbitten window pondering the gentle, peaceful fall of the delicate snow flakes and for a moment not having a single care in the world. Food brings me joy, can you tell :)?
You might want to make a double batch of these cookies because depending on the crowd your serving, 12 just might not be enough. Everyone is going to want two (side note, if you do double it, divide the batter in half and chill the dough in two separate bowls covered with plastic wrap. Keep any dough that isn’t currently baking in the refrigerator). Enjoy!
5 from 1 vote Review Recipe
Carrot Cake Cookies
These taste just like carrot cake but in soft cookie form!
Servings: 10
Prep30 minutesCook25 minutesChill time1 hour 25 minutesReady in: 2 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)1/2 cup quick oats3/4 tsp baking soda1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon1/4 tsp ground ginger1/8 tsp ground nutmeg1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar1 large egg1 tsp vanilla extract1 1/4 cups finely grated carrots3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecansCream Cheese Frosting4 oz cream cheese , softened6 Tbsp unsalted butter , softened1 pinch salt1/2 tsp vanilla extract1 cup powdered sugar
InstructionsIn a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, quick oats, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt for 30 seconds, set aside.In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together 1/2 cup butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until well blended. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Set mixer on low speed and slowly add in flour mixture and mix just until combined. Stir in carrots, then fold in walnuts. Cover bowl and chill dough 1 hr 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 during last 10 minutes of chilling.Drop dough 2 Tbsp at a time onto Silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheets, spacing cookies at least 2-inches apart. Bake in preheated oven 12 - 13 minutes until centers no longer look doughy. Allow to cool on baking sheet several minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cool completely then sandwich 2 cookies together with the cream cheese filling. Store in an airtight container in a single layer.For the cream cheese frosting:In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip together cream cheese, butter and salt until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and powdered sugar and continue to whip until smooth and very fluffy.
Nutrition Facts Carrot Cake Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%Saturated Fat 13g81%Cholesterol 72mg24%Sodium 213mg9%Potassium 160mg5%Carbohydrates 53g18%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 34g38%Protein 3g6% Vitamin A 3346IU67%Vitamin C 1mg1%Calcium 49mg5%Iron 2mg11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Carrot Cake Cookies Author: Jaclyn
5 from 1 vote
Review Recipe
Nutrition Facts Carrot Cake Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%Saturated Fat 13g81%Cholesterol 72mg24%Sodium 213mg9%Potassium 160mg5%Carbohydrates 53g18%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 34g38%Protein 3g6% Vitamin A 3346IU67%Vitamin C 1mg1%Calcium 49mg5%Iron 2mg11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Cake Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 213mg9%
Potassium 160mg5%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 34g38%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 3346IU67%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Carrot Cake Cookies
Author: Jaclyn
