• Home
  • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
  • My Stinky Life
  • My Store

Little Dairy On the Prairie

my perfectly stinky life

  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers
    • Bread
      • Muffins
      • Quick Breads
      • Rolls
      • Yeast Bread
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
      • Bars/Brownies
      • Cakes/Cupcakes
      • Candy
      • Cookies
      • Cheesecakes
      • Frozen Treats
      • Fruit Desserts
      • No Bake
      • Pies
    • Drinks
    • Holidays
      • Christmas
      • Fourth of July
      • Halloween
      • St. Patrick’s Day
      • Thanksgiving
      • Valentines Day
    • Main Dishes
      • Beef
      • Chicken/Poultry
      • Grill
      • Pizza/Pasta
      • Pork
      • Quick Meals
      • Sandwiches
      • Slow Cooker
    • Salad
      • Salad Dressing
    • Sauces
      • Jams, Jelly’s, and Honey
    • Side Dishes
    • Soup
    • Canning and Preserving
  • Tips & Tricks
  • My Stinky Life
  • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Desserts » Cookies » Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

Created by Amy Engberson 17 Comments

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly
Jump to Recipe Pin Recipe

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies is everything you love about carrot cake in a super easy cookie recipe! These cookies are made with a cake mix and have the best cream cheese filling! They’re really fun for Easter!

sandwich cookies with cream cheese icing in the middle

My kids told me they saw carrot cookies at Walmart, but they didn’t say anything about it until we got home. I’m for sure not going to make the long trek back to town to buy them! We went back to my homemade Oreo recipe and swapped the chocolate cake mix for a carrot cake mix. I’m a serious chocoholic and I loved these simple cookies! 

My mom used to make carrot cookies that had orange icing and we loved how soft, and moist they were! There’s just something magical about what happens to desserts when you add carrots or pumpkin. Those cookies my mom made were citrusy, these cookies have that classic warm spice taste! Plus these carrot cake cookies from cake mix are way easier to make then hers were! No peeling and grating carrots with this recipe!

A fun spin on traditional carrot cake with cream cheese frosting! More simple to make too! Little Dairy on the Prairie

Ingredients for Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

Like I said, these cookies are made with simple ingredients that can be easily stored, which means I can make them pretty much anytime I want! You’ll need a few refrigerator items too; cream cheese, butter, and cream. So if you’re carrot cake mix recipes this is exactly what you’re looking for! So are my Carrot Cookies!

Carrot Cake Cake Mix – use any brand you want, I usually use Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker, or Pillsbury

  • Eggs
  • Oil – vegetable or canola oil are best
  • Cream Cheese – use full fat. Neufchâtel (lower fat cream cheese) has a higher water content so it will make your frosting runny.
  • Butter – Use real butter, salted or unsalted will work
  • Powdered sugar 
  • Heavy Cream – you can use whole milk, 2% milk, or evaporated milk if you need to. Heavy cream will make the icing a little fluffier.
  • Vanilla
  • Salt – optional. It offsets the sweetness of the sugar.

How to make sandwich cookies with a cake mix

I LOVE making cookies with a cake mix! Cookies come together in a flash when all you have to do is open a box and adding a few other pantry type ingredients! Besides that, they are always really moist and chewy and we all like that! Besides that, I always have cake mixes in my storage room. 

To make cookies

STEP 1: Mix cake mix, oil, and eggs together.

STEP 2: Roll dough into Tablespoon size cookies

STEP 3: Bake. Let cool for a minute on cookie sheets. Remove to a cooling rack to completely cool.

How to make cream cheese glaze

STEP 1: Beat cream cheese until smooth. (Must be room temperature or it will be lumpy)

STEP 2: Add powdered sugar, butter, cream, vanilla, and a dash of salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.

How to assemble cookies

Spread icing on the bottoms of half of the cookies. Place another cookie on top to make a sandwich.

Carrot Cookie Oreo's Little Dairy on the Prairie

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies and more!

Here are a few other cake mix cookie recipes you’ll love! 

  • Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies – Obviously, they are perfect for Christmas but they’re a hit all year long
  • Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookies – the BEST bar cookies recipe
  • Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies – with cream cheese
  • Carrot Cookies – rolled in powdered sugar

Cake mixes are a great shortcut for lots of desserts, including cake! Here are a few of that kind of cake mix recipe ideas!

  • Pistachio Cake – marbled with chocolate
  • Triple Chocolate Cake using Cake Mix – chocolate lovers dream come true
  • Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Filling – plus cream cheese frosting
  • Strawberry Banana Bread – YES! It’s made with cake mix
  • Strawberry Poke Cake – made with sweetened condensed milk

a sandwich cookie with carrots

Grab my Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies Recipe

If you’re looking for something a little different for your Easter dessert this year these cookies are just the thing! My kids love them packed in their lunches for school, or as a snack! It’s also a great recipe to have the kids help you with because they’re so easy to make!

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies is such a fun recipe made with a cake mix! It's everything you love about classic carrot cake in a cookie! It even has the best cream cheese filling! They're moist and chewy!
0 from 0 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Cookies, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Carrot Cake Mix Cookies, Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Amy

Ingredients

FOR THE COOKIES

  • 15.25 ounce box carrot cake mix
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 2 eggs

FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp butter room temperature
  • 3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • dash salt

Instructions

FOR THE COOKIES

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix cake mix, oil and eggs together.
  • Roll cookies into Tablespoon shaped balls. Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes. Take them out as soon as they start to crack. Don't over bake.
  • Let cool on baking sheet for a minute. Then remove to the wire rack to completely cool
  • Match pairs of cookies according to size.
  • Ice bottom of one cookie with icing. Top with another cookie.

CREAM CHEESE ICING

  • Beat cream cheese until it's smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, butter, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  • Add half of the cream and vanilla and mix until smooth. If the frosting is too stiff add the rest of the cream and beat again for 2 minjtes until it's fluffy.
  • Continue to beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @littledairyontheprairie or tag #littledairyontheprairie!

 

 

 

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly

Subscribe Via Email

SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER TO GET ALL THE RECIPES SENT STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX!

about amy

About Amy Engberson

I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite. Read more...

Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Halloween, Holidays, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Cake Mix Recipes, cookies, Cream Cheese

← Perfect Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Speckled English Muffin French Toast →

More You'll Love:

  • Carrot Cake Gooey Butter CookiesCarrot Cake Gooey Butter Cookies
  • The BEST Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies {made with a cake mix}The BEST Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies {made with a cake mix}
  • Rhubarb Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate ChipsRhubarb Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips
  • Peanut Butter No-Bake Cereal Cookies RecipePeanut Butter No-Bake Cereal Cookies Recipe

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. Emily says

    March 26, 2014 at 9:38 am

    Those look really good! I want to eat some of those right now!!!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      March 26, 2014 at 10:41 am

      If you were my neighbor I would bring some to you!

      Reply
  2. Stefanie says

    March 26, 2014 at 10:09 am

    You noted 2T cream. What cream did you use or recommended? Does it matter what type of butter? Salted, unsalted, margarine…etc?

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      March 26, 2014 at 10:41 am

      I used heavy cream and salted butter. Since I live on a dairy it’s against the rules to use margarine! 🙂 Good luck!

      Reply
  3. dina says

    March 27, 2014 at 10:11 am

    these are a great cookie for spring!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      March 28, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      I am such a seasonal eater! These are perfect for Easter!!

      Reply
  4. Heidi @ One Creative Mommy says

    March 28, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    My all-time favorite cupcakes are carrot with cream cheese frosting. I think these cookies would be right up my alley! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      April 4, 2014 at 7:12 am

      Cream cheese is my all time favorite! My family devoured these in no time!

      Reply
  5. Elaine Duckett says

    March 29, 2014 at 11:00 am

    When there are only two of you left at home, eating a whole 9 x 13 pan of carrot cake can be quite an undertaking, but I am pretty sure we could polish off a whole batch of these

    Mom

    Reply
  6. Winnie says

    March 29, 2014 at 11:53 am

    They look great and I love the idea!
    I just wish we had carrot cake mix here, but we don’t…..
    Well, you can always send me some cookies 🙂

    Reply
  7. Wendy says

    April 1, 2014 at 10:39 am

    Carrot cake is my daughter’s favorite. She will love these! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      April 4, 2014 at 7:10 am

      It’s so fun surprising my kids with treats I know they are going to love!

      Reply
  8. Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says

    April 1, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    These cookies sound awesome. I just love carrot cake. Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.

    Reply
  9. barbara says

    April 6, 2014 at 9:33 am

    have to try today! yum!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      April 8, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      Barbara, you will love them!

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Marvelous Mondays 93 with Carrot Recipes - This Gal Cooks says:
    April 6, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    […] Carrot Cookie Oreos by Little Dairy on the Prairie […]

    Reply
  2. Marvelous Mondays 93 with Carrot Recipes | This Gal Cooks says:
    July 24, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    […] Carrot Cookie Oreos by Little Dairy on the Prairie […]

    Reply
Hi I’m Amy! Welcome to my stinky farm life where my days are filled with chasing kids and cows! It’s all about simply delicious food around here! If you leave my house hungry…it’s your own fault! Read More..

Subscribe Via Email

SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER TO GET ALL THE RECIPES SENT STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX!

Readers Favorites

  • Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  • No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies
  • Simple Puff Pastry Apple Tart
  • Sweet Freezer Corn Recipe

Save Room for Dessert

A stack of peppermint cookies with white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
A caramel square with sea salt in a candy wrapper.
Overhead view of chocolate pudding cake with hot fudge sauce and whipped cream.
a piece of banana cream pie with a graham cracker crust, chocolate drizzle, and whipped cream on top

Little Dairy on the Prairie is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

archives

categories

search

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you found something to share with your family. They will feel the love!! Leave me a comment and let me know you were here!

Copyright ©2021, Little Dairy On the Prairie. All Rights Reserved. Custom design by Pixel Me Designs

Subscribe Via Email

Sign up for my newsletter so you won't miss out on anything that's happening around here!

[close]
Brought to you by
Displet
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly