Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 1hr30 mins

Total: 2hrs15 mins

Servings: 25

Yield: 25 sandwich cookies

Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1 cup unsalted butter

at room temperature

2 each eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon salt

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 ½ cups finely grated carrots

½ cup raisins

½ cup finely chopped walnuts

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

at room temperature

½ cup unsalted butter

at room temperature

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine white sugar brown sugar and butter for cookies in a mixing bowl. Beat until light and fluffy 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix on medium speed until well combined.

Step 3

Sift flour baking soda baking powder cinnamon nutmeg ginger and salt together in a bowl. Mix into butter mixture on low speed until well combined. Mix in oats and carrots followed by raisins and walnuts.

Step 4

Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Step 5

Scoop batter onto the prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon-sized scoop leaving about 2 inches between cookies.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Step 7

Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl to soften. Add butter and mix until combined. Beat in confectioners' sugar followed by vanilla extract. Beat 30 seconds more to lighten.

Step 8

Spread frosting onto one cooled cookie. Sandwich together with another. Repeat with remaining cookies.

Nutritional Information

Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:25

Calories: 339.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 7%

Carbohydrates: 45.7g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 32g

Fat: 16.7g 26%

Saturated Fat: 9.3g 47%

Cholesterol: 52.2mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 1581.6IU 32%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 12%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 27.5mcg 7%

Calcium: 42.8mg 4%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 19.1mg 7%

Potassium: 123mg 3%

Sodium: 134.2mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 150

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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