Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Name: Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1-1/2 cups shredded carrots; 2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Additional confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in carrots, walnuts and cranberries.
2
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined
3
. Press a deep indentation in center of each with the back of a 1/2-teaspoon measure.
4
Bake until edges begin brown, 10-12 minutes. Reshape indentations as needed. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5
For frosting, beat butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until blended. To serve, fill each cookie with about 1-1/2 teaspoons frosting; sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftover filled cookies.

1596

kcal

Calories

Fat

274

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup margarine, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Carrot Spice Thumbprint 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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