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If you enjoy the cozy, spiced taste of classic carrot cake but want something simpler than a big baking project, try making Carrot Cake Cookies instead.
These cookies aren’t like regular crispy biscuits. They are soft, cake-like, and pillowy, almost like little cakes you can hold in your hand. They have all the best parts of classic carrot cake, including the creamy swirl on top.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
Most cookies rely on butter and sugar for texture, but the 2 cups of chopped carrots in this recipe add incredible moisture. Combined with a mixture of warming spices, these treats stay soft for days (if they even last that long!).
The Ingredient Breakdown
The Dry Base:
- All-Purpose Flour: Gives the cookies their structure.
- Baking Powder & Baking Soda: Help the cookies rise and stay light.
- Salt: Balances out the sweetness.
- Ground Cinnamon: Adds a warm, cozy smell.
The Creamy & Sweet:
- Unsalted Butter: Softened to make the cookies rich and tender.
- Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and a little crispness to the edges.
- Brown Sugar: Brings a touch of molasses flavor and makes the cookies chewier.
- Eggs: Hold the dough together.
- Vanilla Extract: Brings out the flavor of the spices.
The Texture & Toppings:
- Chopped Carrots: Finely chop or grate them to keep the cookies moist.
- Cream Cheese Frosting: Adds a tangy and smooth finish.
- Chopped Pecans: Sprinkle on top for a buttery crunch.
How to Bake Them
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream the Butter: Beat the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Prep the Carrots: Chop your carrots. Make them small enough to blend into the batter, but still big enough to add texture.
- Combine: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then stir in the chopped carrots.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough (or use a cookie dough scoop) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 13 to 15 minutes. The cookies should be set but still soft.
- Finishing Touch: When the cookies are completely cool, pipe cream cheese frosting on each one and press chopped pecans on top.
What equipment or kitchen supplies do I need?
Carrot Cake Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped carrots
Toppings
- cream cheese frosting
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pre-line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl combine dry ingredients; flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until well combined and set aside.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Add butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar into a stand mixer bowl and begin to cream for about 2 minutes using a paddle attachment. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Continue to cream for another minute.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gradually add dry ingredients into your creamed mixture and mix until dough begins to form. Add chopped carrots and mix for about 30 seconds.2 cups chopped carrots
- Using an ice cream scoop, begin to scoop dough onto the prelined baking sheet. Space each cookie dough scoop about two inches apart.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 13-15 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool for about 10 minutes. Once completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 11gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 137mgSugar: 13g
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