Description
Delightful cookies infused with the flavors of traditional carrot cake, offering a chewy texture and a burst of warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy in another bowl.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and nuts if using.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies completely.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth for the frosting.
- Spread the frosting on the cooled cookies and enjoy!
Notes
For a diabetic-friendly version, consider using sugar alternatives like stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg