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The Best Carrot Cake Cookies

Frosted carrot cake cookies with a bite taken out, showcasing moist texture

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Soft, chewy carrot cake cookies with fresh grated carrots, warm spices, and a rich brown butter cream cheese frosting. Everything you love about classic carrot cake in an easy-to-make cookie.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

2¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

¾ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

¾ cup packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs, at room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1½ cups freshly grated carrots, lightly blotted

For the Frosting:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 ounces cream cheese, softened

3 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

46 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar for 2 to 3 minutes until fluffy.

4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Fold in the grated carrots.

5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Drop 2-tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared sheet, leaving 2 to 3 inches between cookies.

7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the tops are set.

8. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. To make the frosting, brown the 4 tablespoons of butter until golden and nutty, then cool to room temperature.

10. Beat the cooled brown butter and softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk gradually until thick and spreadable.

11. Frost cookies after they are completely cooled.

Notes

Note: For a less sweet, tangier frosting, increase the cream cheese to 4 ounces and reduce powdered sugar to 2–2.5 cups.

Nutritional values are approximate and intended for general guidance only. While we strive for accuracy, the actual nutrition of any recipe may vary based on ingredients and preparation methods.

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