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Easter Carrot Cake Cookies

Easter Carrot Cake Cookies: Soft, Chewy Spring Delights

Easter Carrot Cake Cookies are delightful treats that bring the flavors of carrot cake into soft, chewy cookies, perfect for celebrating spring.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free option available
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure freshness
  • 1 pinch salt Fine sea salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks For vegan, use 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce per egg
  • 1 cup freshly grated carrots Avoid pre-shredded carrots for best results
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese Block cream cheese for smooth texture
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Sift for smoothness
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract preferred
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Omit for nut-free options
  • food gel dye For festive decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • freezer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla; freeze dollops for 30 minutes.
  2. Grate enough carrots to yield 1 cup and press to remove excess moisture.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, beat melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy; mix in egg yolks, carrots, and vanilla.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough for 10 minutes, then shape onto a baking sheet and create wells in the center.
  7. Insert frozen cheesecake dollops into wells and cover with additional dough; freeze for another 10 minutes.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 13-15 minutes until set, then cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1800IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best texture. Don't skip chilling steps to maintain cookie shape.

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