Best 8 Carrot Cake Cookies With Pineapple Recipes

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Carrot cake cookies with pineapple combine the classic flavors of carrot cake into a delightful cookie form. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from a casual snack to a special dessert. With their moist texture, sweet flavor, and unique combination of spices, carrot cake cookies with pineapple are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE



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Consider this one of Betty's best-kept secrets. While you can't go wrong with our classic Carrot Cake recipe, this carrot cake with pineapple offers a tangy, tropical twist. This from-scratch version has all the traditional ingredients you'd expect in carrot cake, including warming spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a homemade cream cheese frosting, so you know it'll live up to its name. In addition, it has juicy crushed pineapple stirred right into the batter, so this sensational spiced cake turns out ultra moist and utterly delectable!

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated raw carrots (medium grate)
4 large eggs
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup canola or vegetable oil
8 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained
3 cups powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter (1 stick) softened
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add grated carrots and toss to coat. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, using medium speed of electric mixer, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla. Add oil and pineapple, mix well. In batches on low speed, add carrot mixture, mix until combined. Pour into your pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • To make the cream cheese frosting, run a dry whisk or fork through the powdered sugar to break up any lumps and set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, using electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until very smooth. Turn the mixer on low speed and add in the powdered sugar in batches.
  • Cool cake completely, about 1 hour. Frost with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 49 g, TransFat 0 g

CARROT CAKE COOKIES



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This is a cake like cookie that tastes like carrot cake, but in cookie form.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup shredded carrots
1 cup raisins
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, stir in the crushed pineapple, carrots and raisins. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into the carrot mixture. Mix in the walnuts if desired. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottoms begin to brown and cookies are set. Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 85.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

PINEAPPLE CARROT COOKIES



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These cookies are healthy and very delicious. Everytime I make them everybody always asks me for the recipe.They definitely satisfy a sweet tooth. Just writing about them makes me want to make them.I found the recipe from a Dole cookbook. The original recipe had raisins and I omitted them because we do not like raisins.

Provided by EdnaC3

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar (can mix with Splenda)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • preheat oven 375 degrees.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • beat in egg and vanilla.
  • beat in drained pineapple, carrots and pecans.
  • In medium bowl, combine remaining ingred.
  • beat into pineapple mixture until blended.
  • drop heaping tablespoons of batter 2 in apart onto greased cookie sheets.
  • bake 15-20 minutes or until golden.
  • leave on cookie rack for 2 minutes and then place on cool surface.
  • They are great with milk.

CARROT CAKE COOKIES WITH PINEAPPLE



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A delicious, moist cookie for anyone who loves carrot cake.

Provided by BakingObsession123

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup softened butter
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
½ cup grated carrot
½ cup golden raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon softened butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon juice from canned pineapple

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 cookie sheets.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a mixing bowl; set aside.
  • To make the cookie dough, beat 1/2 cup butter, shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add 1 egg and allow to blend into the butter mixture before adding the second egg and the vanilla. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the crushed pineapple, carrot, raisins, and chopped walnuts, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Drop onto the prepared baking sheets by the heaping teaspoonful, allowing 2 inches of space between the cookies.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of butter with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar and pineapple juice. Beat until no lumps remain. Spread the frosting on the cooled cookies, and allow to dry completely before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

CARROT AND PINEAPPLE CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 pound carrots, grated
1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
3/4 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter 2 (8-inch) round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pans.
  • For the cake: Beat the sugar, oil, and eggs together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light yellow. Add the vanilla. In another bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, the cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Toss the raisins and walnuts with 1 tablespoon flour. Fold in the carrots and pineapple. Add to the batter and mix well.
  • Divide the batter equally between the 2 pans. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans set over a wire rack.
  • For the frosting: Mix the cream cheese, butter and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until just combined. Add the sugar and mix until smooth.
  • Place 1 layer, flat-side up, on a flat plate or cake pedestal. With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with diced pineapple.

COCONUT CARROT CAKE NO-BAKE COOKIES WITH PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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These no-bake cookies are naturally gluten-free, grain-free and vegetarian, and they are easily made vegan with a vegan cream cheese. The best part? Built-in portion control. You can make a big batch, then store the cookies in the refrigerator for up to three days, or store them in the freezer for even longer -the cream cheese frosting will be a little hard, but still absolutely delicious.

Provided by EA Stewart

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 15 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large carrots, peeled
1 cup raw pecans
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, plus extra for garnish (optional)
1/4 cup almond butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese or vegan cream cheese (see Cook's Note), softened
3 tablespoons pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, a Silpat or parchment paper, and set aside.
  • Cut the carrots into large pieces and place them in a food processor fitted with the chopping disc. Pulse the carrots until finely chopped. Add the pecans, cashews, coconut, almond butter, cinnamon, ginger, salt, 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Process until the mixture is well-combined, scraping the sides of the food processor as necessary. The mixture should be moist but not runny, and it will be ready when it starts to pull away from the sides of the food processor bowl and form a ball.
  • Using clean hands, form the dough into 15 equally shaped balls, approximately 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Place the balls on the lined baking sheet, then use your thumb to flatten with an indentation.
  • Prepare the frosting in a mixing bowl by combining the cream cheese and pineapple juice with the remaining 2 teaspoons maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer until creamy. Top each cookie with a spoonful of frosting, then sprinkle with additional shredded coconut if using. Place cookies in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours before serving, or in the freezer for 15 minutes. The cookies may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 9 milligrams, Sodium 75 milligrams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams

FROSTED CARROT CAKE COOKIES



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I took my favorite carrot cake recipe and slightly tweaked it to make cookies. Just like the cake, the yummy bites are filled with shredded carrot, pineapple and raisins-and topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting. -Lawrence Earl, Sumner, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained and patted dry
1/2 cup golden raisins
FROSTING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Toasted chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in carrot, pineapple and raisins., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. Frost cookies. If desired, sprinkle with walnuts. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Freeze option: Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets; freeze until firm. Transfer to airtight freezer containers; return to freezer. To use, bake cookies as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE



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This moist cake with cream cheese frosting is the best I've ever eaten. It's so simple, too, because it uses two jars of baby food instead of fresh carrots that need to be grated. -Jeanette McKenna, Vero Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
3 jars (4 ounces each ) carrot baby food
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional chopped walnuts and edible blossoms, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the oil, eggs and baby food; mix on low speed until well blended. Stir in pineapple and nuts. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla and confectioners' sugar until mixture reaches spreading consistency. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with nuts and blossoms if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 798 calories, Fat 46g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure your carrot cake cookies have the perfect texture, use a mix of granulated and brown sugar for a balanced sweetness and moisture.
  • Grate your carrots finely to evenly distribute their flavor and texture throughout the cookies.
  • Don't overmix the cookie dough, as this can result in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This helps the flavors meld and prevents the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • For a chewy cookie, bake the cookies at a lower temperature (350°F) for a longer period (12-14 minutes).
  • For a crispier cookie, bake the cookies at a higher temperature (375°F) for a shorter period (10-12 minutes).
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting. This helps the frosting set properly and prevents it from becoming too runny.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake cookies with pineapple are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of carrot cake with the tropical sweetness of pineapple. They're perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to holiday gatherings. With their moist texture, sweet and tangy frosting, and irresistible carrot-pineapple flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give these carrot cake cookies with pineapple a try!

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