Carrot Cake Pudding Cookies

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword carrot-cake-cookies, carrot-cake-pudding-cookies

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 18

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 43

Servings servings

Calories 252kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

Cookies:
1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
2 cup quick cooking oats
1 3.4 oz box vanilla instant pudding
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp allspice
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup butter softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cup finely shredded carrot
1/2 cup English toffee bits
1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
Frosting:
1 8 oz cream cheese softened
4 Tbsp butter softened
2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, use a whisk to sift together all purpose flour, oats, vanilla pudding mix, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, baking soda and salt.
In a large bowl use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla. Whip for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
Lower the speed of the mixer and add the sifted dry ingredients mixing until fully moistened, the dough will be thick.
Mix in the shredded carrots, toffee bits and pecans (or walnuts) by hand.
Use a 1 1/2 Tablespoon ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to divide the dough. Place at least 2 inches apart on the pan to allow for spreading.
Bake for 18 minutes until golden. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then move to a cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting: Use an electric mixer to cream together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Frost the cookies and garnish each with 1 pecan half, if desired.

Notes

Toast Pecans: Spread on a sheet pan in a single layer. Toast in a 350°F oven for 6-8 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside to cool. (Add 30 pecan halves for the top, if desired)

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