Carrot Cake Cookies

Ever crave something you’ve eaten before, but you know if you make it at home it just won’t hit the same? That’s how I felt about wanting a slice of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. So instead of trying to bake a whole cake, I cured the craving kind of by turning it into a new cookie: Carrot Cake Cookies.

This recipe starts with the same soft, chewy base as the Cake Mix Cookie we love from Beth at The First Year Blog, but it’s got an oatmeal raisin cookie vibe to it and a cream cheese glaze.

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Recipe

Yields about 10 cookies

Base Cookie Ingredients

• 1 box carrot cake cake mix (15.25 oz)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup finely shredded carrots, squeezed dry
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Raisins (optional)
• Walnuts, chopped (optional)

Cream Cheese Glaze Ingredients

• 2 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1–2 teaspoons milk to thin

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or spray them with nonstick spray.
3. Make the cookie dough: In a bowl, mix the cake mix, flour, and brown sugar. Then add the eggs, oil, vanilla and stir.
4. Add your mix-ins: Fold in carrots and any optional nuts/raisins.
5. Chill the dough in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before baking.
6. Scoop 2 tbsp dough portions and place on sheets.
7. Bake 11–13 minutes, until edges are set.
8. Cool completely.
9. Drizzle or brush with cream cheese glaze.

Note: Use whatever add-ins you like in your carrot cake! Make sure your shredded carrots are squeezed dry if they aren’t they’ll add extra moisture to the cookie. Make sure to cool your cookies completely to ensure the cookies don’t become too soft when serving. If your cookies do become too soft you can put them in the oven at 275°F for about 10 minutes to get them to harden up without ruining the glaze and keeping the cookie moist.

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