Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs

Cream Cheese Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
. In another bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the grated carrots and vanilla extract.
. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow the whoopie pies to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Filling:
. In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
. Once the whoopie pies are cool, spread a generous layer of cream cheese filling on the flat side of one cookie, and sandwich it with another cookie.
Indulge in these heavenly Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies and savor the delightful combination of moist carrot cake and luscious cream cheese filling! 🎂✨

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