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Carrot Cake Cookies

Delicious Carrot Cake Cookies that combine the warm flavors of traditional carrot cake with the convenience of a cookie, topped with rich brown butter icing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup brown butter (cooled) For icing
Mix-ins
  • 2 cups grated carrots about 2-3 medium carrots
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For icing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the carrots and toast the pecans.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until even.
Creaming
  1. In another bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Mixing in Carrots and Pecans
  1. Gently fold in the grated carrots and toasted pecans.
Baking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set. Remove and cool.
Icing
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese with the cooled brown butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Spread the icing over cooled cookies.

Notes

Use finely grated carrots for a tender texture. Avoid overbaking; cookies continue to cook slightly from residual heat. Allow cookies to cool completely before icing.