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Soft Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe with Easy Maple Cream Cheese Drizzle

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Moist, tender carrot cake cookies with warm spices and a tangy maple cream cheese drizzle, perfect for a cozy treat any time of year.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (115 g)
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (60 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the carrots finely using the small holes of your grater and set aside about 1 cup.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy and light in color, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until combined.
  6. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  7. Fold in the grated carrots gently but thoroughly.
  8. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft.
  10. While cookies bake, prepare the maple cream cheese drizzle by beating cream cheese, maple syrup, and powdered sugar until smooth and pourable.
  11. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  12. Drizzle the maple cream cheese evenly over the cookies while still slightly warm.
  13. Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft and tender. Use finely grated carrots for best texture. Let cookies cool slightly before drizzling to prevent melting the topping. For vegan or gluten-free options, substitute ingredients as noted in the recipe.

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