Description
Indulge in these delicious Carrot Cake Cookies, a delightful twist on traditional carrot cake. Soft, chewy, and packed with the flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, these cookies are enhanced with grated carrots, oats, and optional walnuts and raisins. Topped with a creamy, rich cream cheese frosting, they make the perfect dessert or snack for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 1/4 cups 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
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until combined.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, oats, walnuts, and raisins (if using).
- Bake: Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Frosting: Beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost the Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top.
Notes
For a nut-free option, omit the walnuts.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Customize the cookies by adding chocolate chips or swapping out raisins for other dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 24 cookies
