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Christmas Carrot Cake Cookies

Christmas Carrot Cake Cookies You Can't Resist This Holiday

These Christmas Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful and quick treat to celebrate the holidays with a touch of sweetness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter provides moisture and richness
  • 1 cup granulated sugar supplies sweetness and affects texture
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar adds moisture and a caramel-like flavor
  • 2 large eggs acts as a binder and adds moisture
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour forms the structure
  • 2 1/4 tsp cinnamon adds warm spice flavor
  • 1 tsp baking powder helps cookies rise
  • 1 tsp baking soda works with acidic ingredients for leavening
  • 1/2 tsp salt balances sweetness and enhances flavor
  • 2 cups grated raw carrots the main flavor component adding moisture and texture
For the Frosting
  • 1 batch cream cheese frosting adds richness and beauty to the cookies
For Decoration
  • Christmas sprinkles optional decorative element to add festive flair

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cookie sheet
  • parchment paper
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and ½ cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in 2 cups of grated raw carrots until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop out dough balls onto a cookie sheet, flatten slightly, and ensure they are spaced apart.
  8. Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
  9. Remove from oven and cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. Once cool, frost the cookies with cream cheese frosting and add sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and freshly grated carrots. Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain a chewy texture.

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