Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies:; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter - room temp; 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs - room temp; 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats - not instant; 1 1/2 cup grated carrots - about 3 large carrots; 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts - i toasted them in a dry pan; Filling:; 8 ounces cream cheese - room temp; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter - room temp; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

Cookies:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter - room temp
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs - room temp
1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats - not instant
1 1/2 cup grated carrots - about 3 large carrots
1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts - i toasted them in a dry pan
Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese - room temp
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter - room temp
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Cookies:
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpats.
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In a mixer, beat butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3 - 4 minutes in a stand mixer). Add eggs and vanilla and beat on medium until well combined.
4
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger; whisk to combine. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture; mix on low until just combined. Do not over mix!
5
Mix in oats, carrots, and walnuts. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Shape tablespoons of dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
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Bake until browned and crisp around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes rotating halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Filling:
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Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Using a rubber spatula, beat cream cheese until smooth, Gradually add butter and continue beating until smooth and well blended. Sift in confectioners' sugar and cinnamon and continue beating until smooth. Add vanilla and stir to combine.

1916

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

222

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies:, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter - room temp, 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Cake Cookies

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