Delicious Carrot Cake Cookies
These soft, chewy cookies bursting with carrot flavor and warm spices are a delicious treat for any occasion, drizzled with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Gives the cookies structure.
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking Soda Acts as the leavening agent.
- 1 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adds a warm spice flavor.
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg Adds a hint of warmth.
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt Enhances sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
- 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter Softened for richness.
- 0.75 cups Brown Sugar For a deeper sweetness.
- 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar For balance.
- 1 large Egg Helps bind ingredients.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For extra flavor.
Main Ingredients
- 1 cups Shredded Carrots Packed, adds moisture and sweetness.
- 0.5 cups Chopped Walnuts Optional, adds crunch.
For the Frosting
- 0.25 cups Cream Cheese Softened for a creamy finish.
Instructions
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in shredded carrots and chopped walnuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges. Let them cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Freezing is possible for up to three months. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat. Try adding a pinch of ginger for enhanced flavor.