Description
Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, merging soft, chewy cookies with the warm flavors of carrot cake. Infused with sweet grated carrots, aromatic spices, and topped with creamy frosting, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared at gatherings, they promise to captivate taste buds and bring smiles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated carrots (about 1 medium carrot)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- For Cream Cheese Frosting – 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and brown sugar until creamy. Stir in grated carrots.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg