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Carrot Cake Cookies

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Delightful cookies combining classic carrot cake flavors with cream cheese icing, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 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)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, browned (for icing)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for icing)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Then add the grated carrots. If you like, include nuts and raisins as well.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden. Let them cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. For the icing, brown the butter and let it cool slightly. Blend it with the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla until well combined.
  8. Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or spread the cream cheese icing on top and enjoy!

Notes

For a softer cookie, add a little extra baking powder. Ensure your butter is softened properly for the best dough consistency.

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