Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling
These carrot cake sandwich cookies are soft, spiced, and filled with smooth cream cheese frosting. Using a cake mix keeps them simple while still delivering the classic flavors of carrot cake. Perfect for Easter or any time you’re craving a handheld version of this favorite dessert.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box carrot cake mix I used Duncan Hines
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the carrot cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until a smooth dough forms.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure you have an even number of cookies. Space them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, then mix until light and fluffy.
- Spread or pipe frosting onto the flat side of half the cookies. Place another cookie on top and gently press to create a sandwich.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture.
- Freeze the cookies (with or without frosting) in a single layer on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container. They’ll keep for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 4gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 308IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.
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