Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 can 8 oz. crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 5 oz. cream cheese (softened)
  • 6 Tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and ground cinnamon in a medium size bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric or stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing between each egg.
  • Stir in the crushed pineapple, carrots and raisins. Stir in dry ingredients. Mix in walnuts if desired.
  • Using a cookie scoop/ice cream scooper, scoop dough into balls about 2 Tablespoons each and place onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bottoms being to brown. Allow cookies cook before frosting.