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Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (213g) all purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (55g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) finely grated carrots
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (220g) powdered sugar
- chopped pecans for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two 18 by 13-inch baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for 20 seconds and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add half of the flour mixture and mix just until combined. Then, add the grated carrots, followed by the remaining flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.
- Scoop the dough with a 1 1/2 Tbsp cookie scoop and drop onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated oven for about 11 – 12 minutes, until set but still soft to the touch. Let cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely in an airtight container.
- To make the frosting, whip together the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer on low speed until blended. Increase to high speed and whip for several minutes until light and fluffy.
- For decoration, set aside a few tablespoons of frosting to color green and orange. Use a piping bag with a small round tip to decorate as desired.
Notes
Make sure to grate the carrots finely for better texture in the cookies.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
For a sweeter frosting, adjust the amount of powdered sugar based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 660 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg