Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies

top view stack of round carrot cake cookies on a board

5 from 1 vote

Irresistible Carrot Cake Cookies are made with oats, warm spices, cream cheese, honey and grated carrot. They taste just like a slice of carrot cake in cookie form. A delicious, healthier dessert or after school snack.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: cookies

Author: Rena

Ingredients

1 cup instant oats
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 large large egg at room temperature
1/4 cup cream cheese at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup honey
1 medium carrot finely grated

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325ºF and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl combine the first 5 ingredients.
In a second bowl, whisk the egg and cream cheese until smooth. Add in the vanilla, and honey.
Add the flour mixture and stir to incorporate. Fold in the grated carrot.
Using an ice cream scoop, add dollops of cookie dough onto the prepared sheet pan with a bit of space in between. You may flatten them slightly to help them reach an even shape.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, then allow the cookies to cool down on the sheet pan.

Notes

To store: These can be kept at room temperature for the first day or two, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days.

To freeze: Allow the cookies to completely cool, and then transfer them to an airtight container lined with wax or parchment paper or freezer-safe bag before storing them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Once ready to eat, simply thaw at room temperature.

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