Carrot Cake Cookies
To make Carrot Cake Cookies, cream butter and sugar, fold in carrot, cinnamon, and cream cheese, and bake only until the edges set so the centers stay tender. They work because the center gets pulled while it still has a little give left in it.
These carrot cake cookies take everything good about carrot cake — the spice, the cream cheese, the shredded carrot — and put it into a cookie you don't need a fork for. Soft, spiced, and a little indulgent.
They're a good dessert for a spring gathering or just a craving for carrot cake without cutting a whole cake. Fold your carrots in gently so the cookies stay tender.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups carrot
- 1 cup cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cream cheese
Instructions
- 1Heat the oven to 350°F and line sheet pans with parchment.
- 2Cream the butter and sugars until lighter and fluffy, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- 3Whisk the dry ingredients separately and mix them into the butter mixture just until combined.
- 4Fold in the carrot and cinnamon.
- 5Scoop onto the trays and bake until the edges set and the centers still look slightly soft.
- 6Cool on the pan briefly before moving so the cookies finish setting without drying out.
Pro Tips
- Slightly underbaked centers finish perfectly as they cool.
- Use parchment for better spread and less sticking.
- A sprinkle of flaky salt fixes a lot of sweet cookie problems.
Substitutions
Storage Instructions
Store airtight at room temperature for 4 days.
Make Ahead
Scoop the dough ahead and chill or freeze it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make Carrot Cake Cookies ahead of time?
Yes. Scoop the dough ahead and chill or freeze it.
How do I store leftover Carrot Cake Cookies?
Store airtight at room temperature for 4 days.
Can I freeze Carrot Cake Cookies?
Usually yes. Cool it completely, pack it well, and freeze for up to 2 months if the texture of the dish supports it.
What should I serve with Carrot Cake Cookies?
Carrot Cake Cookies is great with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if the dessert wants something cold beside it.