Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir until combined. Set aside.
Add the butter, white sugar and brown sugar to a mixing bowl. Cream together on medium speed for 3-4 minutes, or until smooth, light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla and eggs and mix to combine well.
Add the grated carrots and stir to combine.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix slowly until there are no more flour streaks. Do not over mix.
Use a cookie scoop to place the cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet approximately 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the tops look almost dry and they give just a little when touched on top.
Remove the cookies and transfer them to a baking sheet to cool completely before frosting.
Prepare the Frosting:
Add the butter to a small saucepan and melt over medium heat stirring often.
Once the butter melts completely, cook for another minute or two while stirring frequently.
Continue heating and stirring the butter until it reaches a deep golden color and brown flecks appear at the bottom of the pan.
Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Add the cream cheese and browned butter to a mixing bowl and mix on low speed at first to combine, then increase to medium speed until it’s fully mixed.
Add the vanilla and combine.
Add the powdered sugar a little at a time until it is just mixed (you don’t want sugar to go flying everywhere). It will be dry and crumbly at first.
Add a tablespoon of milk at a time to the frosting until it reaches a smooth and creamy texture.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, frost the cookies with a knife or add it to a piping bag.
If desired, sprinkle some crushed pecans over the top.
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Notes
Store carrot cake cookies at room temperature for 4-5 days.
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