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Delightful Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze

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These Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies blend wholesome ingredients with a luscious cream cheese glaze, capturing the comfort of classic carrot cake in a fun, hand-held form.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 3 cups Quick oats
  • 1 tablespoon Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Powdered/Icing sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing until incorporated.
  6. Incorporate the shredded carrots into the mixture.
  7. Combine the wet and dry ingredients gradually until just mixed.
  8. Add the quick oats and mix until combined.
  9. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and space them about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden.
  11. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then transfer to cool completely.
  12. Make the glaze by mixing cream cheese, milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  13. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and let it set.

Notes

For a vegan version, use flax eggs and dairy-free cream cheese. You can also add nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor!

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Keywords: carrot cake, oatmeal cookies, cream cheese glaze, dessert, baking

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