Carrot Cake Cookies
These delightful Carrot Cake Cookies combine the classic flavors of carrot cake into a soft, chewy, and easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingrédients
For the cookie base
- 1 cup unsalted butter Melted and browned for added flavor.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs Can be substituted with flaxseed meal for a vegan option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup toasted pecans
For the cream cheese icing
- 1/2 cup cream cheese Room temperature.
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients and measuring out your flour, sugars, and spices.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until it starts to brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Transfer the slightly cooled butter to a large mixing bowl. Add in the brown and granulated sugars, mixing until smooth.
- Crack in the eggs and add the vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Mixing
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the grated carrots and toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Icing
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once the cookies are cool, decorate them with the cream cheese icing.
Notes
For best results, avoid overmixing the dough and ensure to cool the cookies before icing. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.