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Four frosted cookies topped with chopped walnuts on a plate with a red plaid napkin.
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Carrot Cake Mix Cookies

Carrot Cake Mix Cookies are loaded with carrot flavor and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. They’re incredibly easy to make anytime you want a quick, homemade-style treat without all the fuss.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 Cookies
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Ingredients

Cookies

Frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrot cake mix, sour cream, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir until fully combined and no dry spots remain.
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  • Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies apart evenly.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed and lightly golden brown. Avoid overbaking.
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  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Cool completely before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
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  • Slowly add the powdered sugar while mixing on low speed until fully combined. Add the vanilla extract and beat again until fluffy.
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  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cookies and sprinkle chopped walnuts on top. Serve and enjoy!
    Nine frosted cookies topped with chopped nuts on parchment paper.

Notes

  • If the dough feels too wet, mix in a little flour until it becomes scoopable.
  • Do not overbake the cookies or they may dry out.
  • Always let the cookies cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Vitamin D: 0.1µg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg