Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

By: Amanda Formaro from amandascookin.com

By: Amanda Formaro from amandascookin.com

"These carrot cake sandwich cookies have a soft and chewy oatmeal cookie base that’s packed with shredded coconut, carrots, and raisins with a delicious cream cheese frosting spread between them. Some may call these carrot cake whoopie pies, others may call them carrot cake sandwich cookies. They’re one and the same! These cookies are made with all the favorite flavors of an Easter dessert but are amazing year-round. Carrot cake has become a family favorite dessert recipe around here. "

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Serves14

Preparation Time30 min

Cooking Time30 min

Cooking MethodOven

Cooking Vessel Sizeelectic Mixer, Sheet Pan, Wire Cooling Racks

Ingredients

3 cups Unsalted Butter
3 cups Granulated Sugar
1 cup Light Brown Sugar
1 Large Egg
1 Large Egg Yolk
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup All Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
1 cup Old Fashioned Rolled oats
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 Carrot Shredded
1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
1/2 cup Raisins
4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
4 tablespoon Cream Cheese
1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
2 cup Powdered Sugar
Pinch of Salt

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line 2 half sheet pans with parchment paper or silpat liners.
Whisk together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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