Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches Recipe

These Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches are a delightful twist on traditional carrot cake, combining soft, spiced cookies with a creamy filling. Perfect for dessert lovers, this recipe offers a unique way to enjoy the flavors of carrot cake in a fun, handheld treat.

The recipe is simple to follow and yields delicious results, making it an excellent choice for gatherings or as a sweet snack. You can customize the filling with different flavors to suit your taste.

Delicious Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches

These cookie sandwiches feature moist carrot cake cookies filled with a rich cream cheese frosting. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 12 sandwiches.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 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)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
For the filling: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, nuts, and raisins if using.
Bake Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Filling: In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.

Assemble Sandwiches: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie, pressing gently to create a sandwich.
Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later. These sandwiches can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.