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Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies: Delight in This Easy Recipe!

Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies: Delight in This Easy Recipe! - Fitandhealthier made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for filling

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well blended.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops spring back when lightly touched.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  10. Assemble the whoopie pies by spreading a generous amount of the cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one pie, then topping it with another pie to form a sandwich.
  11. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for a bit for a firmer filling.