Description
Delicious carrot cake cookie bars with a soft texture and cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Fold in grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins.
- Spread batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake Cookie Bars