These Carrot Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of warm spices. An easy and quick dessert perfect for snacking, parties, or anytime you crave carrot cake flavor.
Carrot Cake Mix Cookies are a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of classic carrot cake in a soft, chewy cookie. Packed with warm spices and sweet carrot flavor, these cookies are perfect for snacking, parties, or anytime you want a simple, homemade treat.
These cookies are versatile and easy to customize with mix-ins like chopped nuts, raisins, or white chocolate chips. They’re perfect on their own or topped with a simple cream cheese glaze, making them a crowd-pleasing treat for holidays, gatherings, or everyday snacking. If you enjoyed our Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe, this easy cookie recipe is a must try.
If you love carrot cake, I also make Carrot Cake Truffles, Carrot Cake Dump Cake and Carrot Cake Dip. Also sneak in veggies with Chocolate Zucchini Bread.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Perfect for any occasion: Great for holidays, parties, or everyday treats.
- Soft and chewy texture: Each bite is tender and melts in your mouth.
- Classic carrot cake flavor: Warm spices and sweet carrots capture all the cozy flavors of carrot cake.
- Quick and easy: Made with a boxed mix, they’re perfect for a fast dessert or snack.
- Customizable: Add nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips to suit your taste.
Ingredients
- Boxed carrot cake mix: Any brand works. Choose your favorite for convenience and flavor.
- Eggs: Use room temperature eggs to help the cookies bake evenly.
- Butter: Softened at room temperature for easy mixing and a tender, chewy texture.
- Crushed walnuts: Optional garnish for added crunch and flavor.
Cream Cheese Icing
- Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese creates a smooth, creamy frosting.
- Butter: Softened butter blends easily with the cream cheese for a fluffy texture.
- Powdered sugar: Sifted to remove lumps and ensure a smooth frosting.
- Vanilla extract: Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page for the cookies and the cream cheese frosting recipe.
Variations
- Chocolate chips: Add white, milk, or semi-sweet chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
- Cake mix: Use any flavor of cake mix to create different cookie variations.
- Shaved carrots: Incorporate finely shaved carrots for extra moisture and a subtle veggie boost.
- Nuts: Chopped pecans, walnuts, or your favorite nuts add crunch and flavor.
How To Make Carrot Cake Mix Cookies
- Step 1 – Prepare Oven – First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2 – Mix the cookie ingredients including cake mix and eggs together in a large bowl. The batter will be thick.
Step 3 – Spoon into balls, place on a baking sheet and flatten out slightly. You can use the bottom of a glass.
Step 4. Bake the cookies. They will take about 10-12 minutes.
Step 5. Let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6. While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting. Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth in a large mixing bowl. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer. Gradually add he powdered sugar until the frosting is the thickness that you desire. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 7. Finally, frost the cookies with the cream cheese frosting. Top with the chopped walnuts and serve.
Pro Tips
- Use a cookie scoop: Portion the cookie dough with a cookie scoop to ensure all cookies are uniform in size and bake evenly.
- Cool on a rack: Transfer cookies to a cooling rack after baking to prevent them from becoming soggy on the bottom.
- Line your baking sheet: Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Stick to the recipe ingredients: Only use the listed 4 ingredients for the cookies—no need to add extra ingredients from the cake mix box.
- Adjust cooking time by size: Baking times vary depending on cookie size; small cookies may take 10–12 minutes, larger ones up to 15 minutes.
- Do not overbake: Cookies should be slightly soft in the center when removed—they will continue to set as they cool.
- Room temperature ingredients: Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Chill dough if needed: If dough feels too soft or sticky, chill for 20–30 minutes before scooping.
- Add toppings last: Sprinkle nuts or chocolate chips on top after scooping for even distribution and presentation.
- Store properly: Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness and freshness.
- Customize mix-ins: Add raisins, shredded coconut, or extra spices like nutmeg or ginger for a flavor twist.
Storage
At room temperature: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Refrigerated: If frosted, keep cookies in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Wrap cookies individually in plastic wrap or foil and place in a freezer bag or container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
More Cake Mix Cookies
- Valentine’s Day Cake Mix Cookies
- Double Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
- Easy Yellow Cake Mix Cookies
- Devils Food Cake Mix Cookies
- Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
- Easter Cake Mix Cookies
Bake these soft and flavorful carrot cake cookies for a quick and delicious treat. Share them with friends and family, and don’t forget to leave a comment and star rating to let others know how much you enjoyed them!
Carrot Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box Carrot Cake Mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Butter softened at room temperature
- Crushed Walnuts for garnish
- Ingredients for Cream Cheese Icing:
- 1 8 oz Package of Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1/4 cup Butter softened at room temperature
- 3-4 cups Powdered Sugar shifted
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix the cookie ingredients together in a medium size bowl. The batter will be thick.
- Spoon into balls, place on a baking sheet and flatten out slightly with a spoon or the bottom of a glass cup .
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies brown SLIGHTLY on the edges.
- Let the cookies cool for approximately 5 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, create the frosting. Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and mix in between each cup until the frosting is the thickness that you desire. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Icing the cookies with the cream cheese frosting.
- Top with the chopped walnuts and enjoy!
