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Warm and Spiced Carrot Cake Cookies

Deliciously moist and chewy carrot cake cookies with warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup grated carrots Freshly grated for best flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Packed.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's softened for creaming.
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped Toast them for maximum flavor.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Use quality extract for better taste.
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For the Cream Cheese Icing
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/4 cup brown butter Use browned butter for a richer flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Gently incorporate the grated carrots and toasted pecans into the dough.
Baking
  1. Scoop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Icing
  1. Once the cookies are cooled, blend the brown butter with cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Spread the icing on top of each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. To freeze, arrange in a single layer, then place in a freezer bag.

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