Carrot Cookies – Rosanna Pansino

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 2 medium carrots (1/4 cup finely grated)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 3 tablespoons meringue powder
• 1/3 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon cream cheese flavored extract
• Pinch of salt