If you love carrot cake, these Carrot Cake Cookies are a must-try! They’re soft, chewy, and packed with classic carrot cake flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of brown sugar. Each bite has a hint of spice, shredded carrots, and sweet cream cheese frosting, making them irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls: For wet and dry ingredients.
- Electric mixer: For creaming the butter and sugar.
- Baking sheets: For baking the cookies.
- Parchment paper: For lining baking sheets.