Carrot Cake Cookies – A Chewy, Frosted Delight!
Byvda31
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup raisins
For the Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional):
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined.
