Carrot Cake Cookies with Coconut Cream Filling
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Carrot Cake Cookies with Coconut Cream Filling
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Soft and chewy carrot cake cookie sandwiches taste like mini cakes! Each cookie is filled with a dollop of coconut cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded carrot
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar divided
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons oil coconut melted and cooled
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- COCONUT CREAM FILLING
- 4 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons cream of coconut OR 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine carrot and 3 tablespoons brown sugar in a bowl. Fold sugar coating all the pieces of carrots. Place carrot mixture on 3 layers of paper towels and let sit as the moisture releases for at least 10 minutes. Discard wet paper towels.
- Place 2 tablespoons butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at for 20-30 seconds or until melted. Add oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Stir until well combined.
- Whisk together flours, remaining brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add carrot mixture and butter mixture; stir until just combined.
- Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Pat dough down to form 2" circles. Bake for 11 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- FILLING: Combine cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Place in a piping bag or with a knife spread on one side of the cookie. Top with another cookie.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
172mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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