Description
Soft and spiced carrot cake cookies topped with a smooth and tangy cream cheese frosting. These deliciously moist cookies bring all the flavors of a classic carrot cake in a handheld treat, perfect for Easter or any springtime gathering!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Fold in Carrots & Nuts: Stir in the shredded carrots and chopped walnuts (if using). Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost & Serve: Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies be
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Fold in Carrots & Nuts: Stir in the shredded carrots and chopped walnuts (if using). Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost & Serve: Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies before serving.
- fore serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of ginger or cloves.
- For a healthier version, swap half the butter for applesauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
