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Carrot Cake Cookies

These carrot cake cookies bring the classic flavors of carrot cake into a delightful cookie form, topped with creamy frosting.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrot cake cookies, dessert, baking, sweet treats
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
  • Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  • Fold in the grated carrots, nuts, and raisins if using.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
  • Optional: Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1g