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Introduction
If you love carrot cake, you’re going to fall in love with these soft, chewy Carrot Cake Cookies! They have all the warm, spiced flavors of classic carrot cake but in cookie form, making them the perfect treat for Easter, fall gatherings, or anytime you’re craving something deliciously cozy. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these cookies are irresistible!
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
½ cup raisins (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prepare Dough:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy
