- Difficulty: Easy
- Yield: 12 whoopie pies
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 12 servings): Calories 573, Total Fat 36 g, Saturated Fat 19 g, Carbohydrates 59 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g, Protein 6 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Sodium 376 mg
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Resting Time: 30 minutes
- Baking Time: 10 minutes
Discover the joy of baking with Sandra Lee's genius twist on a classic carrot cake, transformed into irresistible, handheld whoopie pies. Using a simple cake mix, this recipe slashes the effort while delivering moist, flavorful treatsperfect for doubling up to delight a crowd at your next gathering!
Whoopie Pies:
- 1 box (18 ounces) carrot cake mix
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 carrot, shredded
Filling:
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, blend the carrot cake mix, butter, and eggs until smooth. Fold in the raisins and shredded carrot for bursts of flavor and texture.
- Chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours) to ensure perfect shaping.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, drop 2-tablespoon mounds of batter onto the prepared sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway, until edges are golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the dreamy filling, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer until light, fluffy, and irresistible.
- Fill a resealable plastic bag with the filling; snip a 1/2-inch corner. Place chopped walnuts in a shallow dish. Pipe filling onto the center of an upside-down cookie, top with another, and gently press to spread.
- Roll edges in walnuts for a crunchy finish. Repeat with remaining cookies, then arrange on a platter and dive into these delightful treats!
- This recipe from Recipe Iseasy Kitchens has been perfected through testing for foolproof, crowd-pleasing resultsslightly updated from the original aired version.
