Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded carrots (freshly grated)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Cream cheese for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in shredded carrots and chopped walnuts if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg