Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies With Cream Cheese Filling

Just like the Little Debbie’s oatmeal créme pies, but with a carrot cake twist! Try out these vegan carrot cake sandwich cookies filled with cream cheese Filling.

Carrot cake is one of the most underrated desserts of all time. The fact that it’s made with a vegetable turns a lot of people off, but you’d have to be crazy not to love the taste. Honestly, it’s pretty much the same as spice cake, just with some carrots folded in. I’ve also noticed that a lot of people associate carrot cake with spring (Easter>Easter bunny>carrots), but I feel that the cinnamon, nutmeg, and other spices inside give off fall vibes. Overall, carrot cake is a severely underappreciated fall dessert!

Another dessert that is often overlooked is oatmeal sandwich cookies, or “whoopie pies” as they’re sometimes called. Oatmeal cookies in general tend to get a bad rap for being healthy and bland, but they’re delicious when done right!

Does anyone else remember those Little Debbie’s oatmeal crème pies? Those were the bombs! They certainly weren’t healthy, nor were they bland. Again, a highly underrated dessert!

In honor of these unsung heroes of the dessert world, I wanted to try combining them both into one recipe. By sandwiching some (vegan) cream cheese frosting between carrot cake cookies, I was able to achieve this!

The carrot cake cookies are simply oatmeal cookies with the addition of spices and shredded carrots, perfect for fall, spring, or really any time of the year. This marriage of desserts will appeal to everyone, even non-fans of the two desserts separately!

How To Make Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies With Cream Cheese Filling

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water (1 chia “egg”)
  • 1 cup softened vegan butter such as Earth Balance sticks
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats

For The Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1/2 cup softened vegan butter such as Earth Balance sticks
  • 8 oz vegan cream cheese such as Kite Hill or Tofutti
  • 3-5 cups confectioners sugar

Instructions

For the Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Stir together the chia seeds and water and set aside for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  4. Add chia egg, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla and beat well.
  5. Fold in the shredded carrots, then mix in the flour and oats just until combined.
  6. Scoop heaping tablespoon-sized balls of dough into a prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 2″ between cookies.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes, then set cookies aside to cool completely.

For the Filling

  1. Add the softened butter to a large mixing bowl and mix on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add the cream cheese and beat thoroughly to combine. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the frosting is thick and spreadable and the desired sweetness has been achieved.
  2. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting onto the flat side of half of the cookies, then top with the remaining cookies to create sandwiches.
  3. Enjoy!

FAQ

Can I substitute the chia seeds with flax seeds for the chia “egg”?

  • Yes, you can use flax seeds as a substitute for chia seeds in the egg replacement. Mix 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds with 3 tablespoons of water, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.

How finely should I shred the carrots for the cookies?

Shred the carrots finely to ensure even distribution in the cookie dough. You can use the fine side of a box grater or a food processor.

How long should I bake the cookies for the perfect texture?

  • Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes at 350°F, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely before assembling the sandwiches.

What’s the preferred vegan cream cheese for the filling?

  • Popular options include Kite Hill or Tofutti vegan cream cheese. Choose a brand that you enjoy and find in your local stores.

Can I reduce the amount of confectioner sugar in the cream cheese filling?

  • Yes, you can adjust the amount of confectioner sugar according to your sweetness preference. Start with 3 cups and add more if needed.

How should I store these Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies?

  • Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This helps maintain the freshness of the cream cheese filling.

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies With Cream Cheese Filling

Recipe by Food by AyakaCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium
Servings

12

sandwich cookies
Prep time

25

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

621.7

kcal
Cooling/Frosting Time

15

minutes

Enjoy all the flavors of carrot cake, but in cute cookie form! With cream cheese filling sandwiched between two spiced carrot cookies, this dessert is sure to please any crowd.

Ingredients

  • For the Cookies
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water (1 chia “egg”)

  • 1 cup softened vegan butter such as Earth Balance sticks

  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger

  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats

  • For The Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1/2 cup softened vegan butter such as Earth Balance sticks

  • 8 oz vegan cream cheese such as Kite Hill or Tofutti

  • 3-5 cups confectioners sugar

Directions

  • For the Cookies
  • Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Stir together the chia seeds and water and set aside for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  • Add chia egg, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla and beat well.
  • Fold in the shredded carrots, then mix in the flour and oats just until combined.
  • Scoop heaping tablespoon sized balls of dough into prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 2″ between cookies.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes, then set cookies aside to cool completely.
  • For the Filling
  • Add the softened butter to a large mixing bowl and mix on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add the cream cheese and beat thoroughly to combine. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until frosting is thick and spreadable and desired sweetness has been achieved.
  • Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting onto the flat side of half of the cookies, then top with the remaining cookies to create sandwiches.
  • Enjoy!
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