Description
These Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional carrot cake, combining the flavors of a moist and spiced carrot cake with the convenience of a handheld cookie. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these soft and chewy cookies are perfect for any occasion, from Easter celebrations to cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
Additional:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Optional Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until combined. Stir in the grated carrots.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in oats, nuts, and raisins if using. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Make Cream Cheese Frosting: For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat until fluffy.
- Frost Cookies: Once cookies are cooled, spread or pipe frosting on top.
Notes
- These cookies are soft, cake-like, and full of cozy carrot cake flavor.
- Store frosted cookies in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze unfrosted cookies for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
