Carrot Oatmeal Raisin Sandwich Cookies (Printable Version)
Tender carrot oatmeal cookies sandwich tangy cream cheese for a sweet, spiced treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookies
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227 g unsalted butter, softened
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200 g light brown sugar, lightly packed
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200 g granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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250 g all-purpose flour
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100 g old fashioned rolled oats
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0.5 teaspoon baking soda
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0.5 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
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150 g carrots, finely grated
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80 g unsweetened shredded coconut
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150 g California raisins
→ Frosting
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170 g cream cheese, softened
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113 g unsalted butter, softened
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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280 g powdered sugar
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Blend in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well to fully combine.
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Add flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl, stirring just until incorporated.
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Fold in finely grated carrots, unsweetened coconut, and California raisins with a spatula until evenly distributed.
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Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop dough rounds 5 cm apart onto prepared sheets. Dough will be sticky; smooth edges lightly with damp hands for uniform cookies if desired.
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Bake for 9–10 minutes, until edges are golden and tops appear set but not shiny.
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Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cookies are fully cooled, with an electric mixer, whip together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing after each addition until frosting is creamy.
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Place 1 tablespoon of frosting on the flat side of one cookie; gently press the flat side of a second cookie on top, forming a sandwich and spreading the frosting to the edges.
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Let assembled cookies rest at room temperature for 1–2 hours to allow frosting to set. Store layered between wax paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5–7 days.
# Additional Notes:
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Finely grate carrots using the small holes of a box grater and measure them loosely; avoid excess moisture from packaged or water-packed carrots. Coarsely grated or pre-shredded carrots are not recommended as they alter texture.