Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

 

 

Easter is always a fun holiday--it’s relaxed, the weather always seems nice, and most importantly there is carrot cake!

 

 

 

 

 

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Carrot Cake

 

 

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Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting

servings: 3½ cups, enough for a 2-layer cake

Ingredients:

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened (1 cup)
  • 2 bars cream cheese, softened (16 ounces)
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Directions:

  1. Add the room temperature butter and cream cheese to a mixer and mix until they are well combined. Then add the sugar, vanilla, and salt and mix until smooth.
  2. Taste and add more sugar if desired. Enjoy spread on your favorite cookies or cake!
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