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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Don Fow
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover carrots. They're also a delicious and healthy snack.


Ramish Yadav
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I'm not a fan of carrot cake, but I loved these cookies. They're so moist and flavorful.


Navarre Marshall
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These cookies are the perfect treat for a party or potluck. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Khan rabby
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These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Khutso Potso
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I love the carrot cake flavor of these cookies. They're so unique and delicious.


Angel Davis
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These cookies are perfect for a bake sale. They're easy to make and they always sell out.


Thanu Lakshani
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I used raisins instead of nuts in these cookies. They were delicious!


Somtochukwu Sandra
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These cookies are a bit dry. I think I'll add some more butter next time.


Nahid Sayma
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I didn't have any cream cheese, so I used Greek yogurt instead. The cookies still turned out great.


Ommy Zinax
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Fisher Fisher
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems. They're really easy to make.


Hasnain Abbas
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and unique.


Katelyn Lamb
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I love the cream cheese frosting on these cookies. It's the perfect complement to the carrot cake cookies.


Ganga tmg
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover carrot cake. They're also a delicious and festive treat for the holidays.


Madrid Mendoza
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Adil Butt
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These cookies are perfect for a special occasion. They're beautiful and delicious.


Baani bahi
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but these cookies were amazing! They were so moist and flavorful.


Ruweida Hassan
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These cookies were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


ALEEZA HAFEEZ
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I love carrot cake, so I was excited to try these cookies. They did not disappoint! The cookies were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was smooth and creamy.


Oppo Shop
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These carrot cake sandwich cookies were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement to the carrot cake cookies.