Carrot Cake Cookies with Pineapple

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These carrot cake cookies are delicious and moist. Perfect for anyone who loves carrot cake.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
4 dozen

Ingredients

Cookie Dough:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup softened butter

  • ½ cup vegetable shortening

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved

  • ½ cup grated carrot

  • ½ cup golden raisins

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Frosting:

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1 tablespoon softened butter

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 tablespoon juice from canned pineapple

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 cookie sheets.

  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a mixing bowl; set aside.

  3. Beat 1/2 cup softened butter, shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract. Mix in flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in crushed pineapple, carrot, raisins, and chopped walnuts, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

  5. To make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of softened butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and pineapple juice; beat until no lumps remain. Spread frosting on the cooled cookies, and allow to dry completely before storing.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

157 Calories
7g Fat
22g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 157
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 52mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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