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Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe

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These Carrot Cake Cookies offer the comforting flavors of traditional carrot cake in a convenient, chewy, and handheld treat. Packed with shredded carrots, oats, raisins, and topped with cream cheese frosting, these cookies are a delightful snack or dessert. Perfect for any occasion, they combine the best of carrot cake with a chewy, delicious texture!

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)

1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

2 cups freshly grated carrots

1 cup raisins

Cream cheese frosting (homemade or store-bought)

Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

  • Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream softened butter with dark brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.

  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Once combined, fold in oats, grated carrots, and raisins.

  • Portion the Dough: Use a large cookie scoop to drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

  • Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 11-13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and centers are set.

  • Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  • Frost and Garnish: Once cooled, spread cream cheese frosting on each cookie and top with chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts/pecans in both the dough and as a topping.

  • Add ½ cup of shredded coconut or white chocolate chips for an extra twist of flavor.

  • To make gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a suitable gluten-free flour blend.

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