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Chewy Carrot Cake Cookies

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Soft, spiced cookies that taste like a mini carrot cake, topped with light cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Frost the cooled cookies and enjoy!

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months.

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