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Brown Butter Carrot Cake Cookies
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Brown Butter Carrot Cake Cookies

1 h 50 minServes 10Nutri-Score D€€
from @welcometoangieskitchen18 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

10 people
  • unsalted butter (cubed, for browning)Dairy180 g
  • light brown sugarPantry100 g
  • granulated sugar (divided between cookies and frosting)Pantry200 g
  • egg (large)Dairy1 piece
  • egg yolk (large)Dairy1 piece
  • vanilla bean pastePantry5 ml
  • baking sodaPantry5 ml
  • salt (a pinch)Spices1 g
  • ground cinnamonSpices5 ml
  • all purpose flourGrains220 g
  • carrots (finely grated and squeezed dry)Produce85 g
  • walnuts (toasted and chopped)Nuts & seeds35 g
  • cream cheeseDairy250 g
  • butter (softened, for the frosting)Dairy35 g
  • whipping creamDairy100 ml
  • vanilla extract (or ground vanilla powder)Pantry5 ml

per serving

Nutrition

320kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
4 g
Fat
19 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Grater
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the carrots

    • Finely grate the carrots.
    • Squeeze out as much liquid as possible and set the shredded carrots aside.
    Step 1

  2. Brown the butter

    • Add the cubed butter to a skillet or saucepan and melt over medium heat.
    • Stir constantly until the milk solids turn brown and it smells nutty, being careful not to burn it.
    • Pour into a large bowl and let cool.
    Step 2

  3. Make the cookie dough

    • Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the cooled brown butter and mix to combine.
    • Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla bean paste and mix until fully incorporated.
    • Add the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and fold gently until just combined.
    • Fold in the shredded carrots and walnuts.
    Step 3

  4. Chill the dough

    • Scoop 10 equal portions of cookie dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
    • Cover and place in the fridge to chill.
    Step 4

  5. Bake the cookies

    • Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
    • Place the cookies on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them (maximum 5 per tray).
    • Bake for 12 minutes.
    Step 5

  6. Cool the cookies

    • Remove the cookies from the oven and place them on a wire rack.
    • Let them cool completely before frosting.
    Step 6

  7. Make the frosting

    • Combine the sugar and softened butter until slightly creamy.
    • Add the cream cheese and vanilla and mix until smooth.
    • Add the whipping cream and whip until slightly fluffy.
    Step 7

  8. Frost and serve

    • Scoop or pipe the frosting on top of the cooled cookies.
    • Enjoy.
    Step 8
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