CARROT SPICE THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Carrot cake is a family favorite, and these delicious cookies taste just like it with shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cinnamon and cloves. And they're topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Who could resist? Each cookie is like eating a piece of carrot cake, but with no fork needed! —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream together margarine and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in carrots, walnuts and cranberries., Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in center of each with the back of a 1/2-teaspoon measure., Bake until edges begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Reshape indentations as needed. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until blended. To serve, fill each cookie with about 1-1/2 teaspoons frosting; sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftover filled cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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mrtankman145
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others, especially those who love carrot cake or unique dessert flavors.
Itumeleng Machipa
[email protected]Overall, I enjoyed making these cookies and they were a nice addition to my holiday baking.
Oslo Lin
[email protected]I had some trouble finding the right size cookie scoop, but I was able to make do with a tablespoon.
Marc Rathgeber
[email protected]The cookies didn't spread as much as I thought they would, but they still turned out delicious.
K B
[email protected]The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to adjust the sugar to my liking.
Elizabeth Harper
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but these cookies changed my mind. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is amazing.
Rubel Yt
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family. Even my picky kids loved them!
Shannon Hardy
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The carrots add a subtle sweetness and the spices give them a warm and cozy taste.
Sp Signature
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.
Ayaan Khaan
[email protected]I was surprised at how moist these cookies were. They didn't dry out even after a few days.
SALMAN GAMING
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies baked evenly. I'm excited to try different variations of this recipe in the future.
peradze peradze
[email protected]I used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour and they still came out great. Love that this recipe is versatile and allows for substitutions.
Rafi Ahemad
[email protected]I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how tasty and unique they were. Will definitely be making them again next year.
Arjuna King
[email protected]Not a big fan of desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly delicious. The carrot and spice combination was a delightful twist.
Simone williams-claussen
[email protected]Tried this recipe and it turned out amazing! The cookies were soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness and spice. I added a bit of extra cinnamon and cloves for a more festive flavor.