Carrot Cake Cookies

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.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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