Best 2 Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies Recipes
Carrot cake whoopie pies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. This classic dessert combines the flavors of carrot cake with the fun and portability of whoopie pies. With a moist and tender carrot cake filling sandwiched between two soft and chewy chocolate cookies, these whoopie pies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. They are also relatively easy to make, making them a great option for busy bakers or anyone who is new to baking.
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CARROT CAKE WHOOPIE PIES
Maple-cream cheese filling is sandwiched between two carrot cake cookies for a moist and delicious treat that will make you whoop with joy!
Provided by By Bree Hester
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt and nutmeg; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter, the granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping bowl after each addition. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Add carrots, coconut and pecans; beat on low speed until combined.
- Using ice cream scoop, drop batter onto cookie sheets at least 2 inches apart to make 30 cookies.
- Bake 12 minutes or until cookies are set; do not overbake. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- To make filling, in small bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed about 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in syrup and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Slowly add powdered sugar, beating until filling is smooth.
- To make whoopie pies, sandwich filling between 2 cookies. To garnish, roll whoopie pies in pecans or coconut. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CARROT CAKE WHOOPIE PIES
Any carrot cake fans in the house? Us too! These carrot cake whoopie pies have all the flavor of traditional carrot cake but no plate and fork needed. The cookie is tender and full of carrot cake flavor. The cream cheese filling is sweet and creamy. It brings all the carrot cake flavors together. We loved them rolled in pecans....
Provided by Pattie Turner
Categories Cookies
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl beat the carrot cake mix, butter, and eggs until incorporated.
- 2. Stir in the grated carrot and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- 3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a small ice-cream scoop drop the batter by 2 tablespoon mounds onto parchment-lined cookie sheets. (You can also use a whoopie pie pan sprayed with cooking spray. I invested in one because I make a lot of pies.)
- 4. Bake until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- 5. Remove and cool for 5 minutes on the pan. Then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 6. In a mixing bowl beat together the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer until combined and light and fluffy.
- 7. To assemble the whoopie pies, put the filling into a resealable plastic bag. Snip the corner to make a small opening. Put the chopped pecans into a shallow dish or pie plate.
- 8. Flip over one carrot cake cookie and pipe a dollop of frosting into the center. (I like a LOT of frosting!)
- 9. Top with another cookie and press gently to spread the frosting to the edges.
- 10. Roll the edges of the whoopie pie into the chopped pecans. Fill the remaining cookies and roll in the pecans until done. To prevent them from sliding, and help them set, refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Follow the recipe carefully: Carrot cake whoopie pies are a relatively simple recipe to make, but it's important to follow the instructions carefully to ensure that they turn out perfectly.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the whoopie pies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent the whoopie pies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough: This will help you to get evenly sized whoopie pies.
- Bake the whoopie pies until they are just set: Overbaking the whoopie pies will make them dry. Bake them just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the whoopie pies cool completely before filling them: This will help to prevent the filling from melting.
- Use your favorite frosting: You can use any type of frosting you like to fill the whoopie pies. Cream cheese frosting is a classic choice, but you could also use chocolate frosting, vanilla frosting, or even lemon frosting.
Conclusion:
Carrot cake whoopie pies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're moist and flavorful, with a creamy filling that's sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give carrot cake whoopie pies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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