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Carrot Oatmeal Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These carrot oatmeal cookies with cream cheese frosting combine tender carrot shreds with hearty oats, warm spices, and a sweet, creamy frosting for a delightful treat.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups grated carrots, finely grated
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots, oats, and any optional add-ins like walnuts or raisins until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy. Frost cooled cookies generously.

Notes

For a finer texture, grate the carrots very finely. If the dough seems wet, chill it for easier handling. Store frosted cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

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