Print

Cozy Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

Cozy Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Indulge in the warmth and comfort of my Cozy Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Frosting. These delightful cookies blend the classic flavors of traditional carrot cake into a chewy, soft cookie that will wrap you in nostalgia. Freshly grated carrots, aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a luscious cream cheese frosting make each bite an irresistible treat. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies bring people together—whether it’s at family gatherings or quiet afternoons at home with your favorite book. With easy-to-find ingredients and simple preparation steps, you’ll find joy in every moment spent baking these delightful morsels. Get ready to create sweet memories that linger long after the last bite!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans, shredded unsweetened coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil and brown sugar until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in grated carrots.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. If desired, gently fold in optional mix-ins like nuts or coconut.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
  9. Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting them with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://chopandcooktips.com/cozy-carrot-cake-cookies-recipe-with-easy-cream-cheese-frosting/