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Simple Carrot Cake Cookies

Published: Mar 27, 2025 by Gabrielle · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Looking to eat more vegetables but have a relentless sweet tooth? I know the struggle—I GOT YOU. Make these Simple Carrot Cake Cookies and enjoy the benefits of carrots while satisfying your sweet cravings.

Close-up of carrot cake cookies, stacked and ready to enjoy, with a fluffy, sweet texture.

Honestly, being vegetarian, I'm sure I get my hefty amount of veggies required plus more but it's way more fun to eat a carrot when it's surrounded by these flavors in a fluffy cookie.

When the tulips start to peek through the soil, my palate begins to change. I haven’t had carrot cake in a while, but I was craving a quick way to enjoy it in small bites. So, I decided to make carrot cake cookies instead of cake—small indulgences that satisfy the craving.



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  • 🍪  Ingredients
  • ❓Why Carrot Cake Cookies are Better than Cake
  • ✨ Carrot Cake Cookies: Perfect for Easter, Spring Garden Parties, and Earth Day Celebrations
  • Storage
  • Real Tip
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🍪  Ingredients

These Cookies are made with simple ingredients: shredded carrots, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a quick, fluffy treat!

Fluffy carrot cake cookies on a plate, ideal for springtime and Easter celebrations.
  • Shredded Carrots
  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Butter
  • Egg
  • Cream Cheese Chips

See recipe card for quantities.



❓Why Carrot Cake Cookies are Better than Cake

Simple – they’re bite-sized, easy to enjoy, and perfect for when you're craving the flavors of carrot cake but in a quicker, more portable form. Plus, they’re less messy, and who doesn’t love a sweet, fluffy cookie?

Plate of delicious carrot cake cookies, fluffy and sweet with a touch of spring flavor.

✨ Carrot Cake Cookies: Perfect for Easter, Spring Garden Parties, and Earth Day Celebrations


🥕🐰 Easter:
These cookies are the perfect Easter treat—fluffy, sweet, and made with coconut, a classic ingredient in many spring desserts. They’re the perfect bite-sized indulgence after an egg hunt.

🥕 🌎 Earth Day:
Celebrate Earth Day with a sustainable treat! These cookies use coconut, a renewable resource, to bring a tropical twist while keeping things light and fresh—perfect for honoring both nature and your sweet tooth this Earth Day.

🥕 🌸 Garden Parties:
These cookies are an ideal addition to your garden party spread. With a touch of coconut and the vibrant flavors of spring, they’re as refreshing as the season itself.

🥕☂️ Spring Parties:
Bring spring to your party with these cookies, made with coconut for that signature springtime flavor. They’re a sweet and easy dessert that adds a tropical flair to any spring celebration.



Storage

How long do Carrot Cake Cookies last in an airtight container?
Carrot cake cookies can last about 1 week in an airtight container at room temperature.

Close up of stacked carrot cake cookies with cream cheese chips

Real Tip

If you can’t find cream cheese chips or morsels in stores near you, opt for high-quality white chocolate chips instead. They’ll still add that creamy, sweet delight to your carrot cake cookies, making them just as delicious!



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Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Morsels

Carrot Cake Cookies

These Carrot Cake Cookies are the perfect blend of classic comfort and spring flavor. Made with shredded carrots, warm spices, and creamy white chocolate, these cookies offer a delightful balance of sweetness and texture in every bite. Inspired by the beloved carrot cake, with a twist of tropical coconut, they’re an easy and fun dessert for Easter or any spring gathering. Whether you're looking for a quick treat or craving a carrot-inspired indulgence, these cookies are sure to impress and become a new family favorite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Servings 2 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Flour
  • ¾ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Butter, softened 2 sticks
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
  • 2 tsps Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 ½ cup Carrots, grated
  • ½ cup Shredded Coconut, unsweetened
  • 1 ½ cups Cream Cheese Chips *Shop Here , Or Substitute With White Chocolate Chips
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • pinch of Nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • If you don't have time to let your dough chill, preheat your oven from the start to 350 °F
  • If you have time to chill your dough, skip the preheating step until you are closer to putting the cookies into the oven.
  • Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt (if using) together in a mixing bowl. Put to the side.
  • Cream the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla together in another mixing bowl. Add the egg and mix.
  • Slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture. Once combined fold in the Grated Carrots, Cream Cheese Chips or White Chocolate Chips, and the shredded coconut.
  • Put the mixing bowl, covered in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes of your dough's chill time, preheat your oven to 350 °F
  • Once the 30 minutes of chill time are up and your oven is preheated, scoop 1 tablespoon of dough to form each cookie on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Be sure to leave space between the cookies.
  • Bake the cookies for 13-16 minutes. Remove the cookies when the edges are golden brown.
Keyword Baking, BBQ, Brunch, Buttery, Carrots, chocolate, Cinnamon Spice, Coconut, Cookie Exchange, Cookie Swap, Cookies, Cream Cheese, Easter, Holiday, Holidays, Marcona, Party, Spring, Summer, sweet, Tropical, vanilla, White Chocolate
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Comments

  1. Serena1969 says

    April 18, 2025 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    Very good

    Reply
  2. Monica3177 says

    April 19, 2025 at 9:36 pm

    5 stars
    Very good

    Reply
5 from 4 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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