Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup margarine, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
• 2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• FROSTING:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Additional confectioners' sugar