Enjoy Carrot Cake Mix Cookies with decadent cream cheese icing. The secret is a cake mix and the entire recipe is super easy.
You are going to go crazy over Carrot Cake Mix Cookies. They are so moist and delicious with the best frosting. 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.
Cake mix cookies are so easy to make. Everyone will enjoy the delicious cookies with simple ingredients and creamy topping.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Cake Mix cookies are just cookies that are made with a cake mix and a few additional ingredients. The soft and chewy texture makes this an easy cookie to make for any occasions.
Any dry cake mix will work, and you can easily add in different types of chocolate chips or sprinkles. It’s so simple and turns out great every time. These cookies are great for Easter or any time of year.
Ingredients
- Box Carrot Cake Mix. You can use any brand you love.
- Eggs. Room temperature.
- Butter. Softened at room temperature.
- Crushed Walnuts. For garnish.
Cream Cheese Icing
- Cream Cheese. The consistency will be smoother if you start with soft cream cheese.
- Butter. Make sure to soften this so it combines easily with the cream cheese.
- Powdered Sugar. Sift to remove lumps.
- Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla extract is always best.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page for the cookies and the cream cheese frosting recipe.
Variations
- Chocolate Chips – You can easily add in white chocolate chips or milk chocolate for added flavor and texture.
- Cake Mix – To make cake mix cookies, you can use any type of cake mixes you prefer.
- Shaved Carrots – Add some shaved carrots to sneak in some vegetables.
- Nuts. Chopped pecans also taste great.
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
- Cookie Scoop – We recommend using a cookie scoop to start the dough into balls. This way the cookie dough balls are about the same size.
- Cooling Cookies – To cool the cookies before serving, place on a cooling rack.
- Line Baking Sheet – For easy cleanup and to easily remove cookies add them to, parchment lined baking sheet
- Cake Mix Ingredients – When making this cake, you only need the 4 ingredients listed. There is no need to add the ingredients from the cake mix box.
- Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary based on size of cookie. It could take up to 15 minutes.
Storage
After your cookies have completely cooled, place in an airtight container. Separate the layers with parchment paper. Store at room temperature for up to week.
How to Freeze
- Make sure that the cookies cool completely before freezing.
- Place the cooked cookies on a baking sheet.
- Then place it in the freezer for at least 1 hour. After this time, move them to a freezer bag for up to 2-3 months.
Freezing the cookie individually for an hour, allows you to take out small serving without having to defrost a large portion.
Defrost them at room temperature and then they are ready to enjoy!
More Cake Mix Cookies
- Valentine’s Day Cake Mix Cookies
- Double Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
- Easy Yellow Cake Mix Cookies
- 45 Delicious Cake Mix Desserts
- Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Make these easy and yummy Carrot Cake Cookies today. Please leave a comment once you try them so I can know if you loved 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
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!
