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carrot cake pecan cookies

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

Obtained online. http://www.laurenslatest.com/carrot-cake-pecan-cookies-with-orange-cream-cheese-frosting/

yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For carrot cake pecan cookies

  • 1/4 c
    softened butter
  • 1/4 c
    coconut oil
  • 1/3 c
    + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    molasses
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/2 c
    grated carrot
  • 1/4 c
    pecans + more for garnish, if desired
  • FOR THE FROSTING
  • 2 oz
    softened cream cheese
  • 1/4 c
    softened butter
  • 1 tsp
    orange zest
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar

How To Make carrot cake pecan cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
  • 2
    Cream butter, coconut oil, sugar and molasses together until completely smooth. Scrape sides and mix again briefly. Stir in vanilla and egg. Then stir in dry ingredients until just combined. Scrape sides and stir again briefly. Stir in carrot and nuts by hand. Scoop onto prepared baking sheets and bake 8-9 minutes or until edges are brown and cookies have poofed up slightly in the center. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to cooling rack. Cool to room temperature.
  • 3
    For the frosting, place all ingredients into a small bowl and whip until smooth. Spread each cookie generously with frosting and top with chopped pecans if desired.
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