{"id":30190,"date":"2021-02-25T09:23:40","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T14:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beyondflourblog.com\/?p=30190"},"modified":"2025-01-15T12:49:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T17:49:49","slug":"gluten-free-carrot-cake-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beyondflourblog.com\/gluten-free-carrot-cake-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"

These Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies are tasty, easy to make, have a great texture and are loved by all who try them - gluten free or not!<\/p>\n

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Note: This recipe was first posted on my original blog, Celebration Generation, on October 22, 2020. It was transferred over to this blog - existing comments and all - on Feb 25, 2021<\/i><\/p>\n

These carrot cake cookies really morphed from the time I decided to do a carrot cake cookie, and what ended up as the final product. The very first version turned out so horribly, I almost didn't continue to pursue the idea! No flavour, horrible texture... really bad. It was a rare, upsetting occurrence for me!<\/p>\n

The second - and final - version cut out the pineapple, and went from being just a basic dropped cookie, to being sandwich cookies. Carrot cake needs cream cheese frosting, and the cookies needed the same - accented with both maple syrup and orange zest.<\/p>\n

These are *wildly* good! <\/p>\n

It\u2019s a chewy carrot cake cookie that\u2019s packed with flavour, perfectly complemented with the filling. The cookies themselves are actually pretty healthy (if you skip the filling!), and hold their own as a quick snack.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies<\/h2>\n

As I\u2019d mentioned earlier, these cookies actually hold up really well as a standalone cookie, if you\u2019re not so much into frosting and\/or sandwich cookies in general.<\/p>\n

These gluten-free cookies are dense - in a pleasant way - soft, chewy, and absolutely lack any of the bad textures and flavours normally associated with gluten-free cookies. There\u2019s no gummy texture, no chalkiness, and no weird flavours.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the benefit of designing these gluten-free cookie recipes from the ground up! When you look at the flavours and properties of each of the available gluten-free flours, you can choose which - and what proportions - you\u2019ll use, based on what you want the final product to be.<\/p>\n

So, when designing this recipe, I wanted a good base that would hold up to the moisture coming from the grated carrots, without being overly aggressive.<\/p><\/div>\n

I wanted the \u201cCarrot Cake\u201d flavours to shine, as this is a carrot cake cookie, specifically! <\/p>\n

The spice levels are nicely balanced in these Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cookies - they\u2019re definitely there, but not super in-your-face. They\u2019re balanced out with the flavours coming from the flours, brown sugar, carrots, orange, walnuts, and raisins.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Carrot Cake Frosting<\/h2>\n

Now, while these Gluten-free Carrot Cake Cookies are delicious on their own, I\u2019m a big fan of the \u201cAnything can be a frosting vector if you think about it\u201d way of thinking.<\/p>\n

So, I designed the filling to be based around the carrot cake frosting I usually make - the usually cream cheese and icing sugar base, but with a bit of maple syrup and orange zest included.<\/p>\n

I love the contrast of flavours and textures that the frosting provides to the finished gluten-free carrot cake sandwich cookie. <\/p>\n

Smooth and creamy, in between very textured, chewy cookies.<\/p>\n

Light, bright, citrus sweetness, against the spicy \/ earthy of the cookies.<\/p>\n

Really, just a fabulous combination all around.<\/p><\/div>\n

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How to Make Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies<\/h2>\n

Before I get to the recipe for the carrot cake cookies, I want to give a few pieces of advice to help you along with these:<\/p><\/div>\n

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1. Use Parchment Paper!<\/h4>\n

I\u2019m a big fan of using parchment paper in general, but it especially goes a long way to ensuring success with these cookies specifically.<\/p>\n

The parchment paper ensures that your cookies won\u2019t stick to the pan. Also, when it comes to flattening, it helps prevent them from sticking to the bottom of another pan! More on that in a minute...\t<\/p><\/div>\n

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Flatten Your Cookies<\/h4>\n

I don\u2019t like really huge sandwich cookies - height wise - as I find them difficult to eat. So, I recommend keeping height in check when baking the cookies.<\/p>\n

I do this at two different points - right before baking, and immediately after baking.<\/p>\n

Before baking, I press them down enough to prevent them from rolling, but I don\u2019t really *flatten* them.<\/p><\/div>\n

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After baking, I either:<\/p>\n

- Use a flat silicone spatula (This is the one I use<\/a>) to gently press each cookie flat<\/p>\n

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- Cover the cookies with another sheet of parchment paper. Place a (cool!) cookie sheet on top, and gently press down. <\/p>\n

This is a great way to not only flatten them all at once, but to keep them all at a uniform thickness.\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n

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Have Some Patience!<\/h4>\n

Patience comes into play at two different points when making these cookies:<\/p>\n

Allow Your Cookies Time to Cool<\/b><\/p>\n

Let the cookies come all the way to room temperature before spreading the frosting and sandwiching them. If they\u2019re still warm, your cookies will melt the frosting and you\u2019ll have a mess on your hands (and table, likely!)<\/p><\/div>\n

Let Your Cookies Air Out<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re all about gooey, messy cookies, you can skip this. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like a neater eating experience, though... give your frosting a bit of time to dry out \/ set up. The fridge helps, too!<\/p><\/div>\n

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More Gluten Free Cookie Recipes!<\/h2>\n

Looking for even more recipes for fantastic gluten free cookies that *everyone* will love? Look no further!<\/p>\n

Gluten Free Apple Pie Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Candy Cane Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Chewy Chocolate Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Cowboy Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Do-Si-Dos<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Fig Newtons<\/a>
\nGluten Free Fruitcake Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Ginger Molasses Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Graham Crackers<\/a>
\nGluten Free Imperial Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Jacques Torres Style Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Oatmeal Butterscotch Cardamom Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Pecan Pie Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Red Velvet Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Sandwich Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten Free Shortbread Cookies<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Snickerdoodles<\/a>
\nGluten Free Sugar Cookies (Rolled Sugar Cookies)<\/a>
\nGluten-Free Unicorn Poop Cookies<\/a><\/p>\n

... and there\u2019s even more - be sure to check out our Gluten-Free Cookies and Bars<\/a> recipe section!\n<\/div>\n

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Share the Love!<\/h2>\n

Before you chow down, be sure to take some pics of your handiwork! If you post it to Bluesky, be sure to tag us - @CelebrationGen<\/a>. We're also on Pinterest<\/a>, so you can save all your favourite recipes to a board!<\/p>\n

Also, be sure to subscribe to my free email newsletter, so you never miss out on any of my nonsense.<\/p>\n

Finally, if you love this recipe, please consider leaving a star rating and a comment, and\/or sharing the link on social media!\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Now, on to that Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies recipe! <\/p>\n

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Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling<\/h2>\n
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These Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies are tasty, easy to make, have a great texture and are loved by all who try them - gluten free or not! The orange cream cheese filling really finishes it off!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Chilling Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 35 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Dessert, Snack<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>Gluten-free<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>15<\/span> Sandwich cookies<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Calories: <\/span>347<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

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