Are you craving a delectable treat that combines the flavors of carrot cake and the convenience of a cookie? Look no further than "Gone Quick Carrot Cake Cookies"! These delightful morsels offer a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and moist textures, capturing the essence of classic carrot cake in a portable, bite-sized form. With their irresistibly chewy centers and crisp edges, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind creating the ultimate "Gone Quick Carrot Cake Cookies" that will tantalize your taste buds and vanish from your cookie jar in no time!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CARROT CAKE COOKIES
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
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
SIMPLY SCRUMPTIOUS CARROT CAKE COOKIES
Quick and simple to make, these delicious cookies can provide a little pick-me-up during a dreary winter day or give someone special to you a little smile.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Dessert
Time 48m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Stir in eggs one at a time, until smooth.
- Add honey, pineapple, carrot, and vanilla, stirring until mixed.
- Sift flour and stir into wet mixture along with the oats, salt, baking soda, baking powder, currants, almonds, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.
- Drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a greased or parchment paper lined baking sheet a couple of inches apart.
- Bake cookies in the preheated 375F oven for 10-12 minutes or until browned around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a minute or two, then finish cooling on wire racks.
- Mix together ingredients for icing until it is a smooth thick consistency, adding additional powdered sugar if necessary.
- Spread on cookies and allow the icing to set and dry for one or more hours, then pack between layers of waxed paper.
CARROT CAKE COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING
Yummy carrot cake in cookie form with cream cheese filling. These are a family favorite and a best seller at my bakery.
Provided by Shawna
Categories Desserts Cookies Sandwich Cookie Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine white sugar, brown sugar, and butter for cookies in a mixing bowl. Beat until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix on medium speed until well combined.
- Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt together in a bowl. Mix into butter mixture on low speed until well combined. Mix in oats and carrots, followed by raisins and walnuts.
- Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Scoop batter onto the prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon-sized scoop, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl to soften. Add butter and mix until combined. Beat in confectioners' sugar, followed by vanilla extract. Beat 30 seconds more to lighten.
- Spread frosting onto one cooled cookie. Sandwich together with another. Repeat with remaining cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 134.2 mg, Sugar 32 g
Tips:
- Use fresh carrots: Fresh carrots provide the best flavor and texture to your carrot cake cookies.
- Grate the carrots finely: Finely grated carrots will distribute evenly throughout the cookies and provide a more uniform texture.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The ideal baking temperature for carrot cake cookies is 350°F (175°C). This will allow the cookies to bake evenly without burning.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: Allowing the cookies to cool completely before frosting will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from becoming runny.
Conclusion:
Carrot cake cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make carrot cake cookies that are moist, flavorful, and have the perfect texture. These cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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