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Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Carrot Cake Cookies
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  Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 c. light brown sugar
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 lb unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 lrg Large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour plus more
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking pwdr
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp grnd nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp grnd ginger
  • 2 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 c. finely-grated carrots
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 8 ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • 8 Tbsp. cut-up unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 c. confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with Silpats, and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugars and butter; beat till light and fluffy, about 2 min. Add in the Large eggs and vanilla, and beat on medium speed till well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking pwdr, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; stir to combine. Gradually add in flour to butter mix; mix on a low speed till just blended. Fold in oats, carrots, and raisins.
  4. Refrigeratedough in refrigerator for 30 min. Using a 1/2-oz ice-cream scoop, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies. Transfer to oven, and bake till browned and crisped, 10 to 12 min, rotating pan halfway through baking to ensure even color. Transfer to a wire rack to cold. Repeat baking process with remaining dough.
  5. Once cooled completely, spread with an offset spatula about 2 tsp. of cream-cheese filling onto a cookie. Sandwich together with a second cookie. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
  6. CREAM-CHEESE FILLING: Place the cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Using a rubber spatula, soften the cream cheese. Gradually add in the butter, and continue beating till smooth and well blended. Sift in the confectioners' sugar, and continue beating till smooth. Add in vanilla, and stir to combine. (
  7. Makes about 2 c.)
  8. This recipe yields about 45 sandwiches.
  9. Yield: 45 sandwiches