Description
Soft, spiced cookies packed with shredded carrots, raisins, and walnuts, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in shredded carrots, raisins, and walnuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy. Frost cooled cookies.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.