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Callie Brooks

Carrot Cake Cookies

Delightful cookies that combine the sweet, spicy flavors of carrot cake with a chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use high-quality butter for best flavor.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with whole wheat flour.
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots Opt for fresh carrots.
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut
  • 1 cup California Raisins Can substitute with other dried fruits.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 8 tablespoons butter, softened Use high-quality butter.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/3 cups powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the softened butter together with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the eggs and vanilla until well mixed.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture.
  6. Stir in the finely grated carrots, unsweetened coconut, and California raisins until just combined.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake the cookies for about 9-10 minutes until their edges are golden brown and their tops appear set.
  3. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for around 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. Whip together cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar.
Assembly
  1. Scoop a tablespoon of frosting onto the smooth side of one cookie and top it with another to create a delightful sandwich.
  2. Let the frosting set for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

For best results, keep the dough chilled for easier handling. These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months without frosting. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

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