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Carrot Cake Cookies

Delicious and chewy cookies bursting with warm spices, sweet carrots, and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure and sift if desired for a lighter cookie.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Baking Soda Store in a cool, dry place. Check freshness regularly.
  • 1 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Measure accurately for the best taste.
  • 0.25 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg Freshly grating nutmeg enhances flavor.
  • 0.25 teaspoons Salt Enhances overall flavors.
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter (softened) Avoid using melted butter.
  • 0.75 cups Brown Sugar Provides sweetness and chewy texture.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Mix well with the butter.
  • 1 large Egg Use room temperature egg for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract High-quality extract gives the best taste.
Add-ins
  • 1 cups Shredded Carrots (packed) Use packed fresh carrots.
  • 0.5 cups Chopped Walnuts (optional) Chop finely, toast for enhanced flavor if desired.
  • 0.25 cups Cream Cheese (for frosting, softened) Avoid using cold cream cheese to prevent lumps.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the shredded carrots and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cooling and Frosting
  1. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  2. Once cool, top each cookie with a dollop of softened cream cheese frosting.

Notes

Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of ginger or customizing with chocolate chips. For the nut-free version, substitute walnuts with sunflower seeds.