CARROT CAKE WHOOPIE PIES

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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

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup real maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or shredded coconut

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

Ntumba Brigitte
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These whoopie pies are so cute and delicious. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Fran Smith
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I made these whoopie pies for my husband's birthday, and he loved them! They were so moist and flavorful.


Stacey Kuntambila
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These whoopie pies were the perfect dessert for my Easter party. They were festive and delicious.


Juan David Martelo Reales
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my whoopie pies turned out dry and crumbly.


Ariel Vigdor
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These whoopie pies were exactly what I was looking for. They were moist, flavorful, and easy to make.


Gulab JamN
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I had some trouble getting the whoopie pies to come out of the pan, but other than that they were great.


Rifleman Phame
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These whoopie pies were a little too sweet for me, but they were still good.


tararicard
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but I really enjoyed these whoopie pies. They were moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Axo
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These whoopie pies are so cute and delicious. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Dalene Ezenyi
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I made these whoopie pies for my husband's birthday, and he loved them! They were so moist and flavorful.


Mukisa Mu
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These whoopie pies were the perfect dessert for my Easter party. They were festive and delicious.


BLESSING DAUDA
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my whoopie pies turned out dry and crumbly.


M Khan
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These whoopie pies were exactly what I was looking for. They were moist, flavorful, and easy to make.


Otylia B
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I had some trouble getting the whoopie pies to come out of the pan, but other than that they were great.


Mr. Aber
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These whoopie pies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Sarah Hernandez
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I loved the cream cheese frosting on these whoopie pies. It was the perfect complement to the carrot cake.


Mat Construction
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These whoopie pies were a fun and easy project to make with my kids. They turned out great and tasted even better.


Fongum Shenelle Ndi
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but these whoopie pies changed my mind. They were so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Alex Morrison
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These carrot cake whoopie pies were a hit at my party! They were moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. The cream cheese frosting was light and fluffy, and it complemented the cake perfectly.