These oatmeal carrot cookie sandwiches are exactly what the bunny ordered! Perfect as Easter or springtime bake, you’ll hardly be able to keep these around (ie.: they’ll be eaten in a heart beat!)

These carrot oatmeal cookie sandwiches are soft, chewy, and filled with a creamy cream cheese frosting. If you love cozy desserts that feel like carrot cake but are easy to make, this is the perfect recipe. A beginner-friendly bake that looks bakery-level but comes together with simple ingredients.

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I’ve had Easter on my mind a lot recently, so I decided to whip-up something extra special: Oatmeal Carrot Cookie Sandwiches. I’m sharing the full recipe below, and I am SO eager for you to try them out!

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What’s an Oatmeal Carrot Cookie Sandwich?

An oatmeal carrot cookie sandwich is a soft, chewy spiced cookie made with oats and freshly shredded carrots, filled with a creamy layer of cream cheese frosting.

Think of it as a cozy cross between an oatmeal cookie and carrot cake: but in a handheld, bakery-style sandwich form. The cookies are warm and slightly spiced, while the filling adds a rich, tangy sweetness that ties everything together.

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Okay, here’s the recipe for Oatmeal Carrot Cookie Sandwiches… finally 😂:

Oatmeal Carrot Cookie Sandwiches

These oatmeal carrot cookie sandwiches are exactly what the bunny ordered! Perfect as Easter or springtime bake, you'll hardly be able to keep these around (ie.: they'll be eaten in a heart beat!)

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 57

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Canadian

Servings 10 cookie sandwiches

Ingredients

For the Oatmeal Carrot Cookies

½ cup butter melted
½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar packed
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 ½ cup rolled oats
½ cup shredded carrots

For the cream cheese frosting:

4 oz. cream cheese softened
2 tbsp butter softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar you may add more, 1 tbsp at a time if it’s too runny
1 tsp milk you may add more, 1 tsp at a time if it’s too thick

Instructions

Begin by lining two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and glossy. Add the egg and mix until fully combined.
Next, add the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (yes, in the same bowl is fine!) and mix until just combined. Fold in the rolled oats and shredded carrots until evenly distributed.
Using a standard cookie scoop, portion the dough into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Roll them into balls and ensure they are tight so that it doesn’t crumble and come apart during the baking process.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft.
As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, place an upside-down drinking glass over each cookie and gently swirl it in a circular motion to create perfectly round, uniform cookies.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before assembling.
In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Add the milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency. If the frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting onto the flat side of one cookie using an offset spatula or spoon. Top with another cookie and gently press to form a sandwich.

If you’re new to baking, these carrot oatmeal cookies are the perfect place to start. Soft, spiced, and made with simple ingredients, then turned into cookie sandwiches with a smooth cream cheese filling. Easy to make, but impressive enough to serve to guests.

Soft oatmeal cookies, warm spices, and a creamy filling: these carrot oatmeal cookie sandwiches are the definition of a cozy, homemade dessert. Perfect for when you want something simple, comforting, and just a little bit special.