Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe
These soft and moist carrot cake cookies capture all the classic flavors of a carrot cake—warm spices, grated carrots, and a touch of cream cheese frosting on top. Perfect for a delightful twist on a favorite dessert, these cookies are easy to make and a hit for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- For frosting: 4 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Fold in grated carrots and nuts if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- While cookies cool, prepare frosting by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread frosting over each cookie once cooled. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Nuts are optional but add a delightful crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
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