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carrot cake cookies

Carrot Cake Cookies: 7 Irresistible Steps to Happiness

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and chewy carrot cake cookies with a hint of cinnamon and cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  9. Let cool completely.
  10. In a bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  11. Frost the cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Adjust spices according to your taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: carrot cake cookies, dessert, cookies, baking