Description
Indulgent carrot cake cookies blend classic dessert flavors into irresistible handheld treats. Spiced with cinnamon and packed with shredded carrots, these cookies offer a delightful twist you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Frosting Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper for even baking.
- Whisk together dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg – creating a uniform spice mixture.
- Cream butter and brown sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy, then incorporate egg and vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, ensuring minimal mixing to maintain cookie tenderness.
- Incorporate freshly grated carrots and chopped walnuts into the dough, distributing evenly throughout.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as indication of doneness.
- Transfer cookies to wire rack and allow complete cooling before frosting.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until silky smooth.
- Generously spread frosting across cooled cookies, creating an even layer of creamy topping.
- Serve immediately or store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Grate carrots finely to ensure even distribution and soft texture throughout the cookies.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and egg for smoother mixing and better cookie consistency.
- Toast walnuts briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch.
- Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version that maintains moisture and adds subtle tropical notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 154 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg