Inside-Out Carrot Cake Cookies

Directions

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   Its safe to say I crush hard on cookies. I know you do too. Cookies are just great: theyre unpretentious, cute, sweet, and easily adaptable to whatever you desire. Now, only to find a man who fits that bill ahem, I digress.
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   1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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   1 teaspoon cinnamon
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   1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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   1/2 teaspoon salt
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   1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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   1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
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   1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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   1 large egg
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    1 teaspoon vanilla
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    1 cup coarsely grated carrots (2 medium)
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    1 scant cup walnuts (3 ounces), chopped
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    1/2 cup raisins (2 1/2 ounces)
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    8 ounces cream cheese
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    1/4 cup honey
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    Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375F. Line 2 Baking sheets with parchment paper.
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    Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
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    Beat together butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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    Mix in carrots, nuts, and raisins at low speed, then add flour mixture and beat until just combined.
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    Visit Inside
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    Out Carrot Cake Cookies @ bakerbynature.com for full instructions.