Carrot Cake Cookies with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

March 03, 2016

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All the goodness of a moist, spice-infused carrot cake in a handheld, easy-to-make, on-the-go form, then these cookies are for you! Then, enjoy them plain or make them even more decadent, rich and completely irresistible by spreading them with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting and sprinkling them with chopped pecans!

3/4 c. white sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cloves
1 c. finely grated carrots (peeled first)

Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. caramel ice cream topping
4 c. powdered sugar
Chopped pecans for topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together white sugar, brown sugar and the egg. While still mixing on low, pour in melted butter and continue to mix, turning...
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Nutritions

Calories
400

Sodium
154mg
6% DV

Fat
15g
24% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
62g
21% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

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