Description
Love carrot cake but want something quicker and easier? These Carrot Cake Cookies are the perfect solution! They’re soft, chewy, and packed with warm spices, shredded carrots, and crunchy nuts. A sweet and tangy cream cheese drizzle makes them completely irresistible. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert, a sweet snack, or a festive holiday treat, these cookies deliver all the comforting flavors of classic carrot cake in every bite!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Drizzle:
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine the Mixtures – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in Carrots and Mix-ins – Gently stir in shredded carrots, nuts, and raisins (if using).
- Chill the Dough – Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Bake the Cookies – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Cool the Cookies – Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Drizzle – Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together, adding milk as needed for a drizzle consistency.
- Drizzle and Serve – Drizzle the cooled cookies with cream cheese glaze and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes