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Soft & Chewy Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting (With VIDEO)

These soft and chewy Carrot Cake Cookies are packed with warm spices, freshly grated carrots, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. An easy, bakery-style treat perfect for Easter, spring, or any time you’re craving carrot cake in cookie form!
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Recipe Type: Dessert
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup room temperature unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups grated carrots
  • ⅔ cup chopped pecans
  • 8 oz room temperature cream cheese
  • ¼ cup room temperature unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar add more powdered sugar to reach desired consistency

Instructions

Make the Cookie Dough

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  • Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped pecans (if using).

2. Chill the Dough

  • Transfer the dough to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.

3. Bake the Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a cookie scoop, scoop 2-3 tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

4. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • In a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Slowly add in the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Transfer to a piping bag or simply spread onto the cooled cookies.

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Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g