Carrot Cake Cookie from Hollywood Studios
Imagine two soft, cake-like carrot cookies — gently domed, warmly spiced, and the color of toasted autumn leaves — hugging a thick, cloud-like layer of sweet cream cheese frosting. That is the legendary Carrot Cake Cookie from Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The exterior has a delicate crackle, revealing a tender crumb flecked with finely shredded carrots and hints of cinnamon. The texture leans more toward moist carrot cake than a traditional cookie — soft, pillowy, and rich without being heavy.
Then comes the filling: a generous swirl of tangy cream cheese frosting, smooth and slightly cool, offering just enough acidity to balance the sweetness. Each bite delivers warmth from the spices, earthy sweetness from the carrots, and creamy decadence from the frosting.
It’s handheld comfort food — nostalgic, indulgent, and unmistakably Disney.
Ingredients
Ingredients
### For the Carrot Cake Cookies (Makes 6 sandwich cookies)
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups finely shredded carrots (lightly patted dry)
### For the Cream Cheese Filling
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3 cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Pinch of salt
Instructions
## Directions
### Step 1: Prepare the Cookies
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
6. Stir in vanilla.
7. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
8. Fold in shredded carrots.
### Step 2: Bake
1. Scoop ¼ cup portions onto baking sheet.
2. Slightly flatten into thick discs.
3. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
4. Cool completely before filling.
### Step 3: Make the Frosting
1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar.
3. Mix in vanilla and salt.
4. Beat until fluffy and spreadable.
### Step 4: Assemble
1. Spread a thick layer of frosting (about ¼ cup) onto one cookie.
2. Top with another cookie.
3. Chill 30 minutes to set.
Serve slightly chilled for the most authentic experience.
Nutrition
Nutritional Estimates (Per Sandwich Cookie)
– Calories: ~650–720
– Carbohydrates: ~85g
– Protein: ~6g
– Fat: ~32g
