Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies
Indulge in carrot cake cookies filled with a sweet cream cheese-yogurt mixture for a nutrient-packed dessert or snack.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 5 ounces 1⁄3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar
- 1⁄4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
- 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
- 1⁄4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 3⁄4 cup grated or finely chopped carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons applesauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3⁄4 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°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 350°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.
Notes
Cook time is 10-12 minutes.