Description
A delightful blend of classic carrot cake flavors in a soft, chewy cookie form, perfect for cozy afternoons and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup California raisins
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line several baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy – about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the finely grated carrots, coconut, and California raisins into the dough.
- Drop the sticky dough onto the prepared cookie sheets using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, placing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges start to brown and the tops appear set.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whip together the cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until your frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Dollop 1 tablespoon of frosting on the smooth side of one cookie and press another cookie on top.
- Let the frosted cookies sit for 1-2 hours at room temperature to set before serving.
- Store leftovers between layers of wax paper in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Notes
Customize with nuts, citrus zest, or different frostings for unique variations. Make the dough a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie with frosting
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg