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Carrot Cake Cookie Cups

4.67 from 3 votes
Angela SellariBy Angela Sellari
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I tend to get a little carried away when it comes to Easter dessert. In truth, I get carried away when it comes to all aspects of holidays such as Easter.

Carrot Cake Cookie Cups are a sweet Easter dessert!

These yummy little Carrot Cake Cookie Cups are perfect for your Easter dessert buffet, or anytime you have a hankering for carrot cake and don’t feel like baking a cake.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup instant oats
  • 3⁄4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamom
  • 1⁄4 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1⁄2 cup honey
  • 1⁄2 cup finely grated carrots

Icing:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 Tbsp milk
  • cinnamon for dusting

Instructions:

Step 1: Combine oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together butter, egg and vanilla. Add honey and stir until thoroughly mixed. Slowly add in flour mixture. Stir in carrots. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3: Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Step 4: Scoop 1 Tbsp amounts of cookie dough and press into mini muffin tin cups. Make an indention with your thumb in the center of each cup. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done. Remove from oven. While still warm, create cup in the center of each cookie with the back of a spoon.

Step 5: For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Slowly add in powdered sugar. Add milk by the Tbsp until desired consistency is reached. Once cookie cups are cooled, pipe frosting into the center and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Carrot Cake Cookie Cups are a sweet Easter dessert!
Carrot Cake Cookie Cups are a sweet Easter dessert!

Carrot Cake Cookie Cups

Angela Sellari
Carrot Cake Cookie Cups are a sweet Easter dessert!
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 531 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup instant oats
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup finely grated carrots

Icing:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoon milk
  • Cinnamon for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Combine oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together butter, egg and vanilla. Add honey and stir until thoroughly mixed. Slowly add in flour mixture. Stir in carrots. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Scoop 1 Tbsp amounts of cookie dough and press into mini muffin tin cups. Make an indention with your thumb in the center of each cup. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done. Remove from oven. While still warm, create cup in the center of each cookie with the back of a spoon.
  • For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Slowly add in powdered sugar. Add milk by the Tbsp until desired consistency is reached. Once cookie cups are cooled, pipe frosting into the center and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 345mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Carrot Cake Cookie Cups
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About Angela SellariContent Creation & Editing

Angela is the founder of About A Mom and currently acts as a content creator and editor-in-chief for the About A Mom Team. She has been a professional blogger for over 10 years. Angela has appeared in numerous TV segments, advertising campaigns and her work has been featured by many top publications. She lives in Tampa, Florida.

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Published: Mar 20, 2015 | Updated: Nov 24, 2025
4.67 from 3 votes (3 ratings without comment)

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  1. ourfamilyworld says

    Posted on 3/23 at 9:11 AM

    These look so good. I love cream cheese frosting

    Reply
  2. Christie says

    Posted on 3/23 at 12:18 PM

    This would be perfect for a tea party of baby shower! I’m a huge fan of carrot cake too, too cute

    Reply
  3. Janel says

    Posted on 3/23 at 12:49 PM

    These look awesome! Can’t wait to try ’em!

    Reply
  4. Marina @ Mommy Snippets says

    Posted on 3/23 at 3:47 PM

    These are adorable and look yummy! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. LauraOinAK says

    Posted on 3/23 at 4:20 PM

    Those look wonderful! I know the kids love bite sized desserts as do I.

    Reply
  6. Alesha @ Full Time Mama says

    Posted on 3/23 at 5:54 PM

    I love carrot cake, and these are so fun! Bite sized desserts are perfect- I get that sweet treat without overdoing it.

    Reply
  7. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    Posted on 3/27 at 6:38 PM

    I love carrot cake and cream cheese frosting , so,these are perfect for,me , especially since I can control,the portion size.

    Reply
  8. Melinda Dunne says

    Posted on 4/1 at 12:02 PM

    What a great idea! I love the fact that they are the perfect size for a special Easter treat. My grandchildren will get a kick out of these.

    Reply
  9. Linette says

    Posted on 4/4 at 9:58 PM

    These sound delicious! I love that they’re small for little hands on Easter!

    Reply
  10. Julie Wood says

    Posted on 7/3 at 8:25 AM

    This is such an awesome recipe to try out, and the Carrot Cake Cookie cups look so pretty and I would love to try and make these for a Summer dessert idea. Thanks for sharing an awesome recipe!

    Reply
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