Description
These Carrot Cake Cookies take all the cozy flavors of classic carrot cake and turn them into soft, chewy cookies topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Easter, fall baking, or any time you’re craving something sweet and spiced!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated carrots (patted dry)
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) block-style cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- Chopped walnuts or pecans for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, then fold in grated carrots.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, then let cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add vanilla and sifted confectioners’ sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Spread frosting over cooled cookies and garnish with chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
For best results, shred your own carrots as store-bought ones are too dry. Let cookies cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: carrot cake cookies, cream cheese frosting, spiced cookies, Easter baking