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Carrot Cake Cookies with Coconut Cream Filling

Soft and chewy carrot cake cookie sandwiches taste like mini cakes! Each cookie is filled with a dollop of coconut cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 14 cookies
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.