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Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cookies

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Delicious gluten-free Carrot Cake Cookies that blend the warmth of traditional flavors with modern convenience, perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 113 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 220 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 227 g carrot puree
  • 1 1/2 tsp canola oil or neutral oil
  • 40 g finely grated carrots (after pressing juice out)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 270 g gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cold
  • 113 g unsalted butter, cold but slightly soft
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 400 g powdered sugar
  • Green and orange gel food coloring
  • Finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a half sheet pan with parchment and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a small pot or microwave over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Pour into a heat-safe bowl and cool for 15 minutes.
  3. Shred the carrots with a fine grater. Press out the juice using a double layer of paper towels until you have 40 grams of shredded carrots.
  4. Combine in a large bowl the cooled butter, sugar, eggs, oil, carrot puree, shredded carrots, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
  5. Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula.
  7. Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the lined pan, spacing the cookies at least 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cookies bounce lightly when touched. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  9. For the cream cheese frosting, beat together cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  10. Once the cookies are cooled, frost and decorate with food coloring and chopped nuts if desired.

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Notes

Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and avoid cross-contamination.

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