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Carrot Cake Cookies

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Soft, spiced cookies with real grated carrots and creamy frosting, reminiscent of classic carrot cake.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Storebought or homemade cream cheese frosting
  • Food coloring (optional, for frosting)
  • Festive sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined. Stir in the grated carrots.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, spread or pipe cream cheese frosting onto each cookie. Decorate with colored frosting and sprinkles as desired.

Notes

For best results, do not overbake the cookies. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

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Keywords: carrot cake, cookies, dessert, cream cheese frosting, spiced cookies

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