Carrot Cake Cookies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'To make the cookies: Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Stir in the crushed pineapple, carrots, and raisins.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into carrot mixture. Fold in 3/4 cup walnuts if using.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until tops are set, about 14 to 16 minutes. Allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Make the cream cheese frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in powdered sugar gradually to reach spreading consistency.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts, if desired.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (30 servings total)