🥕🍪 Carrot Cake Cookies
These Carrot Cake Cookies are the perfect treat when you want all the flavors of a classic carrot cake in a portable form. With their soft texture, spiced flavor, and creamy frosting, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a sweet snack!
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium-sized carrots)
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
½ cup raisins (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
Make the Cookie Dough:
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
Stir in the oats, shredded carrots, and optional walnuts or raisins.
Shape the Cookies:
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies:
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Frost the Cookies:
Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie. If you like, you can sprinkle additional chopped walnuts or shredded coconut on top for extra texture and flavor.
Serve and Enjoy:
Let the frosting set for a few minutes before serving. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, and they store well in an airtight container for up to a week.
These Carrot Cake Cookies are the perfect combination of moist, spiced goodness with the sweet richness of cream cheese frosting. They’re a fun twist on the classic carrot cake, and a treat that will disappear fast!
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