Carrot Cake Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cake Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

Delight in the cozy comfort of carrot cake transformed into bite-sized cookies, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. These Carrot Cake Cookies merge the wholesome goodness of carrots with the decadent pleasure of a sweet treat. Perfect for snack time, dessert, or even a festive gathering, these cookies capture the essence of carrot cake in a form that’s fun and easy to share.

These Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting offer a delightful twist on traditional carrot cake, providing the perfect blend of spice, sweetness, and texture. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of tea or sharing them at a party, they’re sure to be a hit!

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
• Servings: Approx. 24 cookies

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup raisins

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 ounce cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat and Prepare:
   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a Silpat mat or parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this mixture aside.
3. Cream Wet Ingredients:
   In the bowl of a stand mixer, blend the melted coconut oil with the dark brown sugar and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined. Mix in the grated carrots.
4. Combine Mixtures:
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the oats, coconut flakes, and raisins.
5. Bake the Cookies:
   Drop the cookie dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges and set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
6. Prepare the Frosting:
   While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth.
7. Frost and Finish:
   Once the cookies are completely cool, spoon the cream cheese frosting over each cookie. Allow the frosting to set before serving.