Carrot Cake-Oatmeal Cookies

Carrot Cake-Oatmeal Cookies
90 min.
36
125kcal

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If you're a fan of carrot cake, you'll love these delicious cookies! These Carrot Cake-Oatmeal Cookies are a unique twist on the classic dessert, combining the flavors of carrot cake with the convenience of a cookie. With a soft and chewy texture, these cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. The recipe starts with a pouch of Betty Oatmeal Cookie Mix, which provides a great base for the cookies. Butter, grated carrots, cinnamon, and an egg are added to create a delicious dough. The grated carrots add a subtle sweetness and a hint of carrot flavor, while the cinnamon gives it that classic carrot cake spice. After baking, the cookies are topped with a creamy frosting made with cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. This frosting adds a delightful richness and a beautiful presentation. As a finishing touch, chopped nuts can be sprinkled on top for added texture and flavor. With a prep time of 90 minutes and 36 servings, these cookies are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Whether you're a baking enthusiast or a beginner, these Carrot Cake-Oatmeal Cookies are a fun and tasty treat to make and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz basic cookie mix 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup carrots grated
  • tablespoon water 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  •  eggs 
  • oz cream cheese softened (half of 8-oz package)
  • tablespoon butter softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup nuts finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie ingredients until stiff dough forms.
  2. On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  4. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, the vanilla and powdered sugar with spoon until smooth.
  5. Spread frosting over cookies.
  6. Sprinkle with nuts. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories125kcal
Protein3.46%
Fat44.2%
Carbs52.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.01
Glycemic Load
0.15
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
1.1065217366685%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:124.6kcal
6.23%
Fat:6.07g
9.34%
Saturated Fat:1.54g
9.63%
Carbohydrates:16.17g
5.39%
Net Carbohydrates:15.65g
5.69%
Sugar:11.6g
12.88%
Cholesterol:7.73mg
2.58%
Sodium:60.97mg
2.65%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:1.07g
2.14%
Vitamin A:472.9IU
9.46%
Fiber:0.52g
2.08%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.63%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.3%
Phosphorus:11.62mg
1.16%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.08%