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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies

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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies are chewy, spiced oatmeal cookies with shredded carrots, sandwiched around a rich cream cheese frosting. They combine the best of classic oatmeal cream pies and carrot cake into a nostalgic, hand-held dessert.

Ingredients

    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 3/4 cup finely shredded carrots
    • Optional: 1/4 cup raisins, chopped walnuts, or shredded coconut

 

  • Cream Filling:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until combined.
  5. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in shredded carrots and any optional mix-ins.
  6. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Pair up cookies by size. Pipe or spread cream filling on one cookie and top with the other to form sandwiches.
  10. Chill for 10–15 minutes to set before serving.

Notes

  • Use freshly shredded carrots for best texture and flavor.
  • Store assembled cookies in the fridge and let sit at room temp before serving.
  • Freeze unbaked dough balls or assembled cookies for longer storage.
  • Don’t overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
  • Optional mix-ins add extra flavor and texture—customize to your liking.

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