Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies
Indulge in carrot cake cookies filled with a sweet cream cheese-yogurt mixture for a nutrient-packed dessert or snack.
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PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes
SERVING: 10
TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
Ingredients
5 ounces 1β3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1β4 cup powdered sugar
1β4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1β2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1β4 cup brown sugar
1β4 cup granulated sugar
1β4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
3β4 cup grated or finely chopped carrots
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons applesauce
1β2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
3β4 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1β2 teaspoon ground ginger
1β2 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
1β2 teaspoon baking powder
1β2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
Notes
Cook time is 10-12 minutes.
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350Β°F.
To make filling, combine filling ingredients in a small bowl and beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate at least one hour, preferably overnight.
To make cookies, combine sugars, Greek yogurt, carrots, butter, applesauce, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl and mix well.
Combine flour, oats, spices, baking soda and baking powder; add to sugar mixture and stir just until just combined.
Using a rounded tablespoon, measure batter out onto a greased baking sheet and press down to flatten slightly. Bake at 350Β°F for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on wire racks.
Spread filling evenly among half of cooled cookies; top with remaining cookies. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.