Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe

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Carrot Cake Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
  3. In the bowl with an electric mixer, combine the sugars and butter; beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat on medium speed until well combined.
  5. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; stir to combine.
  6. Gradually add flour to butter mixture; mix on a low speed until just blended.
  7. Mix in oats, carrots, and raisins.
  8. Chill dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  9. Using a 1/2-ounce ice-cream scoop, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
  10. Transfer to oven, and bake until browned and crisped, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking to ensure even color.
  11. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  12. Repeat baking process with remaining dough.
  13. Once cooled completely, spread with an offset spatula about 2 teaspoons of cream-cheese filling onto a cookie.
  14. Sandwich together with a second cookie.
  15. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
  16. CREAM-CHEESE FILLING: Place the cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl.
  17. Using a rubber spatula, soften the cream cheese.
  18. Gradually add the butter, and continue beating until smooth and well blended.
  19. Sift in the confectioners' sugar, and continue beating until smooth.
  20. Add vanilla, and stir to combine.
  21. (Makes about 2 cups).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 764.83 Kcal (3202 kJ)
Calories from fat 314.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.9g 54%
Cholesterol 112.77mg 38%
Sodium 360.15mg 15%
Potassium 413.1mg 9%
Total Carbs 110.28g 37%
Sugars 65.12g 260%
Dietary Fiber 4.42g 18%
Protein 7.81g 16%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 95.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 387.97 Kcal (1624 kJ)
Calories from fat 159.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.7g 54%
Cholesterol 57.2mg 38%
Sodium 182.69mg 15%
Potassium 209.55mg 9%
Total Carbs 55.94g 37%
Sugars 33.03g 260%
Dietary Fiber 2.24g 18%
Protein 3.96g 16%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 15%
Iron 1.1mg 12%
Calcium 48.2mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.4
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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