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

Md Sosim
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I've made these whoopie pies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert, and they're always delicious.


Ros Borsch
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These carrot cake whoopie pies are so good! I made them for my husband's birthday, and he loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the frosting is to die for.


Enak Kan
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but these whoopie pies are amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.


Shane Sanders
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These carrot cake whoopie pies are the best I've ever had. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Israel Geletaw
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I've made these whoopie pies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert, and they're always delicious.


jamio Ahmod
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These carrot cake whoopie pies are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that they can be made ahead of time, so I can always have them on hand for a quick snack or dessert.


Danie Brits
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but these whoopie pies are amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdul rehman Awais
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These carrot cake whoopie pies are so good! I made them for my husband's birthday, and he loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the frosting is to die for.


Colin Staples
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I've made these whoopie pies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love that they can be made ahead of time, so I can always have them on hand for a quick snack or dessert.


Amanda Mteshane
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These carrot cake whoopie pies are the best I've ever had. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy. I will definitely be making these again and again.


VIOLA MANDISA
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I made these whoopie pies for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect size for little hands, and they're not too sweet. I also love that they're made with whole wheat flour, so I feel good about giving them to my kids.


EMMERENCIA FOGAM
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These carrot cake whoopie pies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour and oats, so they're a bit healthier than traditional whoopie pies. The frosting is also amazing - it's perfectly sweet and creamy.


Naveed Nazeer
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OMG!!! This recipe! I made these for a party over the weekend and they were a huge hit. They're so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making these again.