Description
Soft, spiced Carrot Cake Cookies with cream cheese frosting deliver the delightful taste of carrot cake in a convenient, handheld treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt 🧂
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg 🥚
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots 🥕
- 1/2 cup rolled oats 🥣
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 🌰
- Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold in grated carrots, oats, and walnuts (if using).
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden. Cool completely.
- Frost and Serve: Spread cream cheese frosting on each cookie. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Add raisins for extra sweetness, or skip the nuts for a nut-free version.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g