Oatmeal-Carrot Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Oatmeal-Carrot Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup white sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 cups rolled oats; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped; 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Servings: persons

2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350 .
2
In a large mixing bowl cream the butter, sugars and eggs with an electric beater until well combined, about 2 minutes.
3
Add the carrot, flour, baking soda, vanilla, sea salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg and mix until just combined.
4
Add the oats, raisins and walnuts and combine.
5
Drop by heaping tablespoons onto an ungreased baking sheet, 9-12 cookies per sheet depending on how big you make your cookies.
6
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until they are slightly brown along the edges but still soft in the center.
7
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer them to a baking sheet to finish cooling.
8
While the Cookies Cool, Prepare the Icing In a medium-sized bowl cream together the cream cheese and butter.
9
Add the powdered sugar in 2 additions and beat until well combined.
10
While the Cookies Cool, Prepare the Icing Once the cookies are completely cool spread the cream cheese frosting on their tops.
11
You can also use a pastry bag to pipe the frosting onto the cookies for a neater appearance.

1391

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 2 large eggs, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Oatmeal-Carrot Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting 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!