Craving a delectable dessert that's bursting with flavor and texture? Look no further than our sensational Simply Scrumptious Carrot Cake Cookies! These cookies are not your average treats; they're an exquisite blend of classic carrot cake flavors, transformed into bite-sized morsels of pure bliss. Each cookie boasts a moist and tender crumb, studded with sweet carrots, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of warm spices. The luscious cream cheese frosting adds an irresistible creamy sweetness that perfectly complements the carrot cake base. If you're seeking a delectable treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies are guaranteed to leave you craving more. Let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind these Simply Scrumptious Carrot Cake Cookies.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CARROT CAKE COOKIES
These yummy cookies taste just like bite-size carrot cakes! Michelle Nichols from Joplin, Missouri fills her irresistible treats with grated carrots, raisins and chopped pecans.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 28 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Gradually add to creamed mixture until blended. Stir in carrots, raisins and pecans., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts :
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.
EASY CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES
These carrot cake cupcakes are made extra easy thanks to a box of Betty's cake mix! With just 10 minutes of prep, 24 servings of everyone's favorite springtime treat could baking away in your oven. And their easy assembly doesn't bar you from customizing these sweet treats. Go ahead and choose your own adventure by mixing in chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, for a bit of crunch; stirring in shredded coconut for more texture; adding in raisins, dried fruits or even chocolate chips for a little added sweetness. Add what appeals to you and the end results will be delicious!
Provided by Arlene Cummings
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, water and eggs on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
- Stir in up to three of the added ingredients and mix gently. Pour into baking cups in cupcake pan, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake 17-22 minutes. Cool completely. Pipe or spread frosting over cupcakes. Decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use fresh carrots. Fresh carrots will give your cookies the best flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh carrots, you can use frozen carrots that have been thawed and drained.
- Grate the carrots finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cookies and prevent them from becoming too chunky.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature and for the right amount of time. The cookies should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are set and the edges are just beginning to brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
Carrot cake cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. Whether you are a fan of carrot cake or just looking for a new cookie recipe to try, these cookies are sure to please.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#60-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #preparation #desserts #cookies-and-brownies
You'll also love