Description
These Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful blend of spices and fresh carrots, creating a soft and flavorful cookie. Topped with smooth cream cheese frosting, they’re perfect for a quick snack or dessert. Anyone can whip these up for an easy and delicious treat that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (213g) all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (55g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) finely grated carrots
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (220g) powdered sugar
- chopped pecans for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl for about 20 seconds and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy using an electric mixer.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Add half of the flour mixture and combine, then add the grated carrots followed by the remaining flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Scrape the bowl to ensure everything is combined.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake one sheet at a time until set, about 11-12 minutes. The cookies should still be soft to the touch. Cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack. After 5-10 minutes, transfer to an airtight container to finish cooling and prevent drying. Frost with cream cheese frosting and top with pecans if desired.
- To make the frosting, whip the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together in a mixing bowl on low until blended, then increase to high speed and whip until light and fluffy.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened for easier mixing and a creamier texture.
For added flavor, consider toasting the pecans before using them as a topping.
Store frosted cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg