Description
These Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful twist on classic carrot cake, packed with warm spices, shredded carrots, and optional nuts and raisins. Topped with a creamy cream cheese glaze, they are perfect for a sweet treat or snack.
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, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
For the glaze (optional):
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, beat until well combined. Stir in the shredded carrots, oats, and optional nuts or raisins.
- Mix the dough: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Bake the cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the glaze: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies if desired.
Notes
- These cookies stay soft and moist for several days. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
