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Description
Soft, chewy cookies packed with carrot cake flavor and topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in grated carrots and walnuts.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a cream cheese frosting, mix 4 oz cream cheese, 2 tbsp butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla.
- Grated carrots should be patted dry to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American