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Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

These Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. The perfect combination of a classic carrot cake with a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Cookies

  • 1.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded carrots

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Cookie Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Stir in shredded carrots.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  • Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until combined and smooth.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.

Assembly

  • Spread a generous amount of cream cheese filling on the flat side of one cookie.
  • Top with another cookie, flat side down, to form a sandwich.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.