Creamy Oatmeal Carrot Pies

Oatmeal Carrot Sandwich Cookies blend chewy oatmeal treats with carrot cake goodness in one tasty package. These soft, moist cookies have cozy cinnamon and nutmeg flavors throughout. The finely shredded carrots make them extra tender, while optional walnuts and raisins add nice crunch and sweetness. When paired with creamy cheese filling, they'll satisfy both cookie fans and carrot cake lovers in your life.

INGREDIENTS

• Unsalted butter: 1 cup, room temperature for cookies.
• Granulated sugar: ½ cup, for cookie sweetness.
• Brown sugar: 1 cup, makes cookies moist and flavorful.
• Eggs: 2 large, helps bind everything together.
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, adds flavor depth to both parts.
• Baking soda: 1 tsp, helps cookies rise.
• All-purpose flour: 1½ cups, main dry ingredient.
• Nutmeg: ½ tsp, gives warm spice notes.
• Cinnamon: 1 tsp, adds classic warmth.
• Salt: ½ tsp, balances the sweet elements.
• Old-fashioned oats: 1½ cups, creates that homey texture.
• Grated carrots: 1 cup, brings moisture and earthy flavor.
• Raisins (optional): ½ cup, for extra sweet bits.
• Walnuts (optional): ½ cup, chopped, adds nice crunch.
• Cream cheese: 8 oz, softened for smooth filling.
• Unsalted butter: ½ cup, softened for filling mixture.
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, enhances filling taste.
• Powdered sugar: 4 cups, creates sweet, fluffy filling.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and put parchment on your cookie sheets.

Step 2:

Mix 1 cup soft butter with both sugars (1 cup brown, ½ cup white) in a big bowl till fluffy.

Step 3:

Beat in eggs one after another, mixing well each time. Add 1 tsp vanilla and stir.

Step 4:

In another bowl, mix the dry stuff: 1½ cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, and ½ tsp salt. Slowly add this to your wet mix.

Step 5:

Gently mix in 1½ cups oats, 1 cup shredded carrots, and if you want, ½ cup walnuts or raisins.

Step 6:

Drop tablespoons of dough on your cookie sheets, press down slightly, and leave 2 inches between them.

Step 7:

Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden. Let them sit 5 minutes, then move to cooling racks.

Step 8:

For filling, beat 8 oz soft cream cheese with ½ cup soft butter until smooth. Add 4 cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla bit by bit, whipping till it's light.

Step 9:

Spread filling on half your cookies' flat sides, then top with remaining cookies to make sandwiches.

Serving and Storage Tips

• Keep your sandwich cookies in the fridge in a sealed container up to 5 days.
• Let cookies warm up a bit before eating so the filling gets soft.

Helpful Notes

• Pop your dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking to stop cookies from spreading too much.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

• Chef Emily thinks adding some orange zest to your filling works wonders with the carrot flavors.

How to Make Perfect Oatmeal Carrot Sandwich Cookies

Don't mix your dough too much for the best chewy texture. Just combine everything until it comes together, then gently fold in your oats, carrots and extras. If your dough seems too soft and sticky, cool it in the fridge for half an hour so your cookies stay puffy when baking.

FAQs

Can I freeze these sandwich cookies?

Sure thing! Freeze them before or after adding filling. If you freeze the finished sandwiches, thaw them in your fridge before you want to eat them.

Do I have to use walnuts and raisins?

Nope! They're totally optional. You can skip them or try something different like pecans or dried cranberries instead.

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Conclusion

These chewy Oatmeal Carrot Pies put a fun twist on traditional oatmeal cookies. Made with grated carrots, warm spices, and optional add-ins like nuts or raisins, they deliver classic carrot cake vibes. Sandwiched with a tangy cream cheese filling, these cookies become an irresistible treat. Ready in just a few minutes, they’re perfect with tea or milk.