Delicious Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
These Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful dessert that captures the essence of classic carrot cake in a convenient cookie form.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowl
- Electric Stand Mixer
- - Oven
- - Baking sheets
- - Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Do not omit for the best results.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for achieving the perfect cookie texture.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Consider using kosher salt.
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Feel free to substitute with cardamom.
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be grated as a delightful substitute.
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Omit if you prefer.
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can be swapped with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for added chewiness.
- 3/4 cup Light-Brown Sugar Can replace with more granulated sugar if in a pinch.
- 1 large Egg A flax egg works great as a vegan substitute.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla gives the best results.
- 1 cup Finely Grated Carrots Ensure they’re finely grated for the best texture.
For the Frosting
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese Opt for full-fat cream cheese for maximum flavor.
- 1/2 cup Butter Can be replaced with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sift to avoid lumps for that flawless finish.
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and light-brown sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine half of the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in grated carrots.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until soft but set. Let them cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whip cream cheese and butter until fluffy, mix in vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cookies with the cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
These cookies hold the essence of joy and celebration, perfect for your spring festivities.