Carrot Whoopie Pies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookies
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½ cup quick oats
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¾ teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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½ cup sugar
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⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
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1 large egg
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½ cup butter, softened
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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1¼ teaspoons cinnamon
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1¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1¼ cups finely grated carrots
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¾ cup chopped walnuts
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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Pinch of salt
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1½ cups powdered sugar
# Instructions:
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Combine the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, ginger, oats, and baking soda in a bowl and stir until well mixed. Put the bowl aside for later.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, beating until smooth.
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Pour half of the dry mix into the bowl with the wet ingredients and slow-mix until just combined. Add the rest, and beat on medium until the batter comes together.
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Fold in the grated carrots along with the walnuts until evenly blended. Chill the mixture in the fridge for an hour.
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Get your oven heated to 350°F (175°C). Line baking trays with silicone mats or parchment paper.
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Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place them onto the trays, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one.
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Bake for 12 to 13 minutes, waiting until the edges start to brown lightly and the centers look set. Let cool for a few minutes on the tray before transferring to a cooling rack.
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Mix softened cream cheese, softened butter, salt, and vanilla in a bowl until light and fluffy. Slowly stir in powdered sugar until the filling is smooth and creamy. Place in a piping or ziplock bag with a corner snipped off.
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Take two cooled cookies. Pipe a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one, then cover it with another to make a sandwich.
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Enjoy right away or pack them in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to three days.
# Notes:
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These carrot cake whoopie pies are perfectly portable desserts, paired with a smooth and creamy cheese filling.
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For the perfect taste and texture, let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes after refrigeration.