Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe
These Carrot Cake Cookies are the perfect blend of soft-baked cookie texture and classic carrot cake flavor. Packed with finely grated carrots and warm spices, they’re sweet, cozy, and irresistibly chewy. Each cookie is topped with a smooth, rich cream cheese frosting that adds just the right amount of tang. Whether you're baking for Easter, spring gatherings, or just a weekday treat, this carrot cake cookies recipe delivers a festive bite without the fuss of a full cake. Easy to prepare and full of comforting flavor, they're sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature (still slightly firm)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots about 4 medium carrots
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 to 6 tablespoons milk adjust for desired consistency
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 29g
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