Description
Carrot Cake Cookies are the perfect fusion of two dessert classics—carrot cake and soft, chewy cookies. These cookies are packed with all the traditional flavors you love in a carrot cake, from the spiced sweetness of the carrots to the creamy richness of cream cheese frosting. Easy to make and ideal for sharing, these cookies bring a warm, comforting taste to any occasion. Whether you’re serving them at a party or enjoying a treat at home, these cookies will become a fast favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 ounces unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup packed, finely grated carrots
- 1/3 cup raisins
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the room-temperature cream cheese and softened butter. Beat them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add in the vanilla extract, continuing to mix until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating after each addition, until the frosting is light and fluffy. Set the frosting aside.
For the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg yolk to the sugar mixture and stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour and kosher salt together.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats, finely grated carrots, and raisins until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a healthier twist, you can substitute part of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or use coconut sugar in place of brown sugar.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.