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Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies Recipe

Delicious carrot cake whoopie pies with a creamy filling.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Whoopie Pies

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beat until combined. Mix in carrots.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of batter onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool completely.
  6. For the filling: Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until creamy.
  7. Spread filling on the flat side of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form whoopie pies.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Carrot Cake, Whoopie Pies
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