Description
Delicious soft cookies infused with carrot cake spices and topped with a creamy maple cinnamon frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the frosting: 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon, beating until creamy.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the frosting on top.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For a healthier option, substitute some of the flour with whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 2g