CARROT CAKE SANDWICH COOKIES

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This cookie's always been a favorite with my kids, and a best-seller at bake sales. If you want to gild the lily, you can add toasted chopped walnuts or pecans to the frosting. -Linda Ross, Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/4 cups butter, softened, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups granola with fruit and nuts
1 cup cornflakes
2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture just until combined. Stir in carrots, granola and cornflakes., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; sprinkle with sugar. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cookies are set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, cinnamon and remaining butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread frosting on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies.

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Pocox3 Pro
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I loved the cream cheese frosting on these cookies. It was the perfect complement to the carrot cake flavor.


Rai kashif
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These cookies were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Spencer Hilden
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The cookies were a little dry. I think I overbaked them. I will try baking them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Pheonix Blaze
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe next time.


that_gurlbooshie
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but these cookies were surprisingly delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Mr. Mahin
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Md Shihab
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I made these cookies for my kids, and they loved them! They said they were the best cookies I've ever made.


lou pieh
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These cookies were a little too crumbly for my taste. I think I would add an extra egg to the recipe next time.


XOXO
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I loved the cream cheese frosting on these cookies. It was the perfect complement to the carrot cake flavor.


Mian Nisar
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These cookies were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Fisnik Islami
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The cookies were a little dry. I think I overbaked them. I will try baking them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Chuks Ndulor
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe next time.


Sami Mirza
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I love carrot cake, so I was excited to try these cookies. They were even better than I expected! The cookies were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement.


Ashley Marie
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These cookies were delicious! The carrot cake flavor was perfect, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Sara Torres
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I made these cookies for a bake sale, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Faisal Vohra
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend, and they still came out perfectly. My family loved them.


Mokles Biswas
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but these cookies were surprisingly delicious. The carrot flavor was subtle, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I loved the cream cheese frosting, too. It was light and fluffy, and it didn't overpower the co


Tanvir Miah
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These carrot cake sandwich cookies were a hit at my last party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.