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Carrot Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing

These Carrot Cookies have just the right amount of crunch and chew, paired with my Cream Cheese Icing to seal the deal!

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So the end of February is upon us. How in the world did that happen? In my corner of the world things seem to be levelling out. Still on lockdown, variants are still a looming threat but there is a thread of hope. I’m guessing Spring is just under a month away. 

I know many of my fellow bloggers are bypassing St. Patrick’s Day and heading right to all things Spring but I promise, with my Irish heritage it would be sacrilege to ignore such an important holiday. I definitely have some green recipes headed your way. In the meantime, I could not wait to share these cookies with you.

TERI ANN CARTY

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Carrot Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing

These Carrot Cookies have just the right amount of crunch and chew, paired with my Cream Cheese Icing to seal the deal!
5 from 2 votes
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Servings: 15 cookies
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven

Ingredients

CARROT COOKIE INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cup oats (gluten free if necessary)
  • ½ cup oat flour (I ground mine from oats in a high speed blender)
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 flax egg 1 tbsp ground flax + 2 1/2 tbsp warm water 
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ cup +2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
  • ¾ cup grated carrot
  • ½ cup apricots chopped
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped

CREAM CHEESE ICING INGREDIENTS

  • 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter, or vegan butter room temperature
  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature, or vegan cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (170g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp orange juice
  • pinch of salt
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Instructions

CARROT COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat 350. If you have the grater attachment for your food processor use that or a box grater to grate your carrots. I used 2 smallish carrots.
  • In a medium sized bowl whisk together all dry ingredients. In a separate bowl mix Peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, carrot, melted coconut oil and egg. Allow the mixture to sit for several minutes. The carrot will start to release water making the mixture more moist. Add wet to dry and fold in chopped apricots and walnuts.
  • Dampen your hands with water. Use a large soup spoon to measure out the cookie dough. Mould with your hands and place on a cookie sheet flattening the top slightly. These won’t expand much.
  • Place in the oven for 15-17 minutes until firm to the touch and slightly brown around the edges. Allow to cool completely before icing.

CREAM CHEESE ICING METHOD

  • To make the icing, place butter and cream cheese in bowl of a standing mixer. Blend the two together until fluffy. Add 1/2 cup of icing sugar at a time until well incorporated.  Add in vanilla and salt and blend again. 

Notes

If you prefer chicken eggs, use one in place of flax.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1416IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.

16 Responses

    2. Did you taste the carrots in the cookie? I didn’t so much. Could I make it a full cup instead of 3/4.

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      1. Hey Patricia! I’ve made these cookies a few times now and actually depending on my carrots specifically the flavor has intensified and been softer. Best of luck with the full cup! Let me know how it goes

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  6. Do you think tahini would be an appropriate substitute for peanut butter? Unfortunately, I was advised to take a break from nuts.

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    1. Oh my goodness, these cookies are amazing with and without the icing! I am so glad you made them Nancy! Thanks so much for taking the time to rate and share your experience with this recipe

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