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Carrot Oatmeal Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These carrot oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting, making them a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups grated carrots, finely grated
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a separate bowl.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots, rolled oats, and optional add-ins like walnuts and raisins until evenly distributed.
  7. Portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Make the frosting by beating together the cream cheese and butter, then adding powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy. Frost the cooled cookies generously.

Notes

Tip: Store frosted cookies in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Unfrosted cookies can be kept at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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