Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.

Cream together ½ cup of softened butter with ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup brown sugar for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.

Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.

Gently fold in 1 cup of grated carrots into the dough with a spatula.

Scoop the dough into balls and place them on prepared cookie sheets, flattening each ball slightly.

Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Frost each cookie with cream cheese frosting and optionally top with festive sprinkles.