Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe: Portable, Butter-Free Holiday Cookies

Ingredients

• 6 oz carrots (finely shredded)
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup oats
• 1/8 tsp pumpkin spice
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp maple syrup (divided)
• 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (divided)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 oz cream cheese