FROSTED CARROT CAKE COOKIES
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
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.
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mdanower hosain
[email protected]I'm going to make these cookies for my next potluck.
saniya Atif
[email protected]These cookies look amazing!
Ofentse Balekang
[email protected]I can't wait to try these cookies!
Sarah queren Duarte
[email protected]My kids loved these cookies.
Joy Kayz
[email protected]These cookies were perfect for my Easter party.
Madeeha Madeeha
[email protected]I'll definitely be making these again.
Samuel Ichapi
[email protected]Yum!
Lama Marshal
[email protected]These cookies were a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some extra milk to the batter next time.
Decent Boy Official
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The frosting was especially delicious.
Md Shakil Shakil khan
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still came out perfectly.
Ratul Ratulhasan
[email protected]I love carrot cake, so I was excited to try these cookies. They didn't disappoint! The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cookies themselves were perfect.
mdabir hasan
[email protected]These carrot cake cookies were a hit with my family! They were moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of cream cheese frosting. I'll definitely be making them again.