Name: Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies with Orange Cream Cheese Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp salt; 1 TBSP orange juice; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 2 1/4 cups flour; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 tsp orange zest; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1 egg, room temperature; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 - 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 cup shredded carrot; orange zest and juice to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream the butter and sugars.
With the mixer on low speed add the egg, orange zest, and orange juice. Scrape down the bowl.
Turn the mixer back on low and add the dry ingredients in the order listed one at a time, allowing to mix in before the next addition.
Add the shredded carrot and mix.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls on a baking sheet lined with parchment or foil. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
Allow to cool completely before filling.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream the butter and sugars.
With the mixer on low speed add the egg, orange zest, and orange juice. Scrape down the bowl.
Turn the mixer back on low and add the dry ingredients in the order listed one at a time, allowing to mix in before the next addition.
Add the shredded carrot and mix.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls on a baking sheet lined with parchment or foil. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
Allow to cool completely before filling.
Beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy.